All Saints Episcopal Church
125 South Waco Street

All Saints Episcopal Church came into existence in July 1875. The present building was completed in 1923. The church is constructed of triple brick in the typical Gothic architecture style of English churches.

Mrs. Margaret Coleman Foat donated the land, helped finance the building and provided many beautiful furnishings in memory of her daughter, Margaret, who died at the age of 21 years. A plaque commemorating her daughter can be seen on the West exterior wall.

Stained glass windows are breathtaking in detail, and depict various aspects of the teachings of the Church. The Mary Chapel, renovated in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Platt Allen, was originally the choir room and features an altar which is a smaller version of the Church altar. Beautifully detailed icons, depicting various Saints, grace the chapel.

The stone baptismal font and walnut alms basins are from the original 1876 church building. Many of the other furnishings date from the 1920’s and 1930’s.

The Church has received numerous eminent guests. Douglas Chandor and Ina (Kuteman) Chandor were married in the Church. Mr. Chandor was a renowned English portrait artist. Some of his paintings hang in the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. Mr. Chandor served on the Vestry in 1953. Larry Hagman, star of the television series Dallas, was baptized in this church. The funeral of his mother, Weatherford native Mary Martin, was held at this Church. Hood Simpson, four-star general, and one of the chief aides to General Dwight Eisenhower during World War II, married in this Church.

The Church displays a Texas Historical Marker which it received in the late 1990’s.

The Brownstone Wedding Chapel-Central Christian Church
112 West Oak Street

Built in 1894 at a cost of $4,200, this building served the congregants of the Central Christian Church until 1964 when the church moved to its current location on South Main. The church was formed following a split with the Church of Christ over the use of musical instruments in church services.

A steeple originally stood atop the bell tower on the corner turret. The bell was removed when the Central Christian Church sold the building to the Latter Day Saints, and now sits on the grounds at the Church’s current location. The steeple was struck twice by lightening after the Central Christian Church moved, and the steeple remnants removed after the second strike.

From the time it was organized, the church served as a community center hosting recitals, lectures, cultural programs and social events. In 1950, the basement was constructed beneath the church with member Ollie McDavid as the construction supervisor. The men of the church worked evenings and Saturdays to dig the earth while a mule and scoop were utilized to haul away the dirt. Women of the church provided meals and refreshments.

Following the congregational move to South Main, the building suffered a long term decline. In 2003, the current owner purchased the building and carried out extensive renovations.

The Cretsinger-Shields Home
210 South Waco Street

This classic 1920 Prairie Style bungalow was built by Mrs. Elizabeth “Gertrude” (Swearingin) Cretsinger on the occasion of her second marriage which lasted but four years. Apparently an independent-minded lady, after her divorce, she re-took her first husband’s surname. She and her first husband, Jim J. Cretsinger, lived in the home immediately to the North of this one prior to his death in 1918.

The house was originally a three-bedroom one-bath home. Previous owners converted a hallway and closet into a second bath. Other than these renovations, the home is a true reflection of the simplicity and beauty of its initial bungalow design. But, do not overlook the stained glass panels above the kitchen cabinets.

Prince Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
404 West Oak Street

The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (C.M.E.) began in Parker County on December 2, 1863, celebrating its 152nd anniversary this year. Bishop Miles built the first church edifice located on West Oak Street in 1871. Now known as the Prince Memorial C.M.E. Church, it was named in honor of the Reverend A. Bartlett Prince, who was a charter member of the congregation and the church’s first presiding elder. Built in the architectural style of the period, the church measures 21 feet by 31 feet. The exterior features its original bell tower, arched windows, and steeply pitched gables. It is the oldest church building still standing in Weatherford, and is the second oldest church building in Parker County. Boze Ikard, trail guide and longtime companion of famous Texas cattlemen Oliver Loving and Charles Goodnight, was once a member of this fascinating church. Together, these three men blazed the trails that enabled Texans to move great herds of Longhorn cattle across the plains of the United States.

WEATHERFORD ART ASSOCIATION
The Firehouse Art Center & Gallery
119 West Palo Pinto Street, Suite 100

The Firehouse Art Center and Gallery is home to Weatherford Art Association, which was founded in 1966. WAA’s purpose is to promote growth of art and appreciation among its members and the general public through educational activities, instructional programs, lectures, class instruction and just plain enjoyment of art! Monthly meetings and demonstrations are held the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Located in the old fire station, which was completed in 1933, the building was erected on the same sight as the station built in 1892, which suffered from a bad foundation. In those days the fire department only had paid drivers and everyone else was a volunteer. This location served as the city’s main fire station for over 50 years. The old pole that firefighters slid down was removed in 1990 and mysteriously disappeared. The station was the site of many an oyster supper fundraiser, which was an annual event to raise funds for the volunteers and was eagerly anticipated by all.