Fortunately, the 1906 San Francisco did little damage to the church (while wrecking the rectory!). The church is built in the cruciform style and made of redwood painted white.

The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.

Perfectly natural shadows aside, see why Our Lady of Maytag is one of the most beautiful churches in San Francisco. A photo posted by Chelsea (@tifffffffy_s) on Jan 8, 2017 at 10:48pm PST ...

On Sept. 25, 2004 in San Francisco Father Steve Meriwether greets parishners after a well attended Sunday Mass at Most Holy Redeemer parish church in the Castro Sunday as the Roman Catholic Church ...