St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Catholic church building in Echo, Oregon.
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church is a Catholic church building in Echo featuring Spanish Colonial Revival style with decorative tilework, stucco walls, and arched entryways. The structure sits at the corner of Marble Street and Leezer Avenue on a small property within the town.
The Portuguese immigrant community built this church in 1913 with architect C. M. Himebaugh designing the structure. Builder Carl Searchermeyer carried out the construction work, creating a religious home for the settlement.
The church reflects the heritage of the Portuguese community that settled in this region and kept their traditions alive through this place. Visitors can sense the cultural importance in the architectural details and the way the building was designed.
The building is easily accessible on foot and sits at a prominent corner in downtown Echo. Since it functions as an active place of worship, visitors should check ahead about visiting hours for viewing.
The building earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 as part of a comprehensive survey of regional resources. This recognition highlights how the architecture helps preserve local stories.
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