All Saints Episcopal Church

1899
Austin, Texas
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
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Key Issues

• Restore and expand Bishop Kinsolving’s crypt for a columbarium with compatible new entry
• Correct drainage and water issues in the crawl space and basement while protecting adjacent heritage oak trees
• Restore chancel roof, tower and parapet and reconstruct missing parapet crosses
• Coordinate asbestos abatement to protect historic features and finishes
• Clean and restore masonry
• Restore interior including restoration and protection of stained glass
• Redesign Sacristy including detailed inventory and interviews with priests and acolytes
• Integrate new mechanical and electrical systems, including historic lighting restoration and installation of new exterior and interior accent lighting

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All Saints Episcopal Church was originally constructed as part of Grace Hall, a residence for women attending the University of Texas. It was designed by architect A. O. Watson and formally dedicated in 1900. In 1939, the chancel was extended and a sacristy was added.

We prepared a condition assessment report identifying maintenance needs of the building and its systems. With this information, a phased restoration program was developed and implemented.

The completed restoration of All Saints’ received a Preservation Award from the Heritage Society of Austin in 2000.