Building Name: St. Joseph’s Church
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Tower, on far left, before renovation. |
Street Address: 108 Franklin Street
Present Use (2003): Park
Heritage Status: National Register of Historic Places, 1975
Building Information
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St. Joseph's Park within what remains of St. Joseph's Church which burned down in 1974. |
Date Built: built 1843-1846 (dedicated in 1846). Tower rebuilt in 1910.
Original Use: Congregation founded by German immigrants in 1836 but this building not in use until 1846.
Architecture
Architect/Builder: Original church designed by Jones & Nevins. New tower designed by Joseph H. Oberlies
The church was gutted by fire in 1979. The remains, which consisted of the front exterior, were converted into a park by Landmark Society in 1980.
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A view of the tower at night. |
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