"Looking West from Downtown Mobile<br /> On the left is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.  The first Catholic Parish on the Gulf coast was established at Mobile in 1703, one year after the founding of Mobile. When bishop Michael Portier became the First Bishop of Mobile in 1829, he set out to build a Cathedral befitting the name. Under the architectural skills of Claude Beroujon, the cornerstone for the new Cathedral was laid in 1835. It took 15 years to complete and was consecrated by Bishop Portier on Sunday, December 8, 1850.<br /> On the right is St. Francis Street United Methodist Church.  This structure was built in 1896 by the architectural firm of Watkins and Johnson. My best friend and her husband were married in this church.  Sadly, it no longer has a congregation and the sanctuary is in need of repair and paint.  Adjoining facilities are currently used by the Homeless Coalition and Loaves & Fishes which operate a day center for the homeless, called ""15 Place""."
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