Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
historic place
Calvary Presbyterian Church, located in San Francisco's Pacific Heights, has a history dating back to 1854. The church was first founded on July 23, 1854. Its initial building, dedicated in January 1855, stood on Bush Street. This was then the largest Protestant church on the west coast. The congregation later moved to Union Square, dedicating a new church there in May 1869. By 1900, this location was demolished. The current building at Fillmore and Jackson Streets was constructed in 1901. Its first service took place on Thanksgiving Day in 1902, with the building dedicated in February 1904. Notably, over a million bricks and other materials from the Union Square church were reused in its construction. This Edwardian-style building survived the 1906 earthquake with only minor damage. Following the quake, it hosted services for other damaged churches and even a temporary courtroom. Calvary Presbyterian Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and is also a San Francisco Landmark. This site represents a significant architectural and social landmark in San Francisco.