Chapel for the Children
National Register of Historic Places

Chapel for the Children

Austin, Travis County, Texas
Listed
May 9, 2022
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100007709

About this property

All Faiths Chapel, previously known as Chapel for the Children, is an interfaith house of worship and historical landmark in Austin, Texas. It is on the grounds of the Austin State Supported Living Center (AusSSLC), a facility for people with developmental or intellectual disabilities, which was known at the time of the chapel's construction as the Austin State School. As of May 9, 2022, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its importance in architectural, disability, and social history.

Location

2203 West 35th St.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
30.30671, -97.76009

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Battle Creek (1838)
1840Early Republic
2.8 mi
Travis County Archaic Period Violence — Texas
1000Pre-Columbian
2.9 mi

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When was Chapel for the Children listed on the National Register?

Chapel for the Children was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 2022.

What type of historic resource is Chapel for the Children?

Chapel for the Children is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chapel for the Children?

The period of significance for Chapel for the Children is recorded as the industrial era.

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