Main Shrine - Belleville, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member paulspaper
N 38° 33.510 W 090° 05.286
15S E 753730 N 4271805
This futuristic structure is the Main Shrine at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM3M8V
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/19/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
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This shrine was built in the early 1960s and has many interesting features. The three arms that go up to the steeple represent the letter "M" for Mary. There is a teardrop that comes down from the spire that represents the Holy Spirit. Under this shrine are two chapels and large mosaics of the stations of the cross.
Type of Structure: Building

Upswept Roof / Folded Plate Roof(s): yes

Large Dome(s): yes

Large Sheet Glass Window(s): yes

Physical Address:
421 South DeMazenod Drive
Belleville, IL USA
62223

Web Address or URL: [Web Link]

Boomerang and/or Arrow Shape(s): Not Listed

Amoebae Shape(s): Not Listed

Atomic Model(s): Not Listed

Starburst(s): Not Listed

Exposed Steel Beam(s): Not Listed

Flying Saucer/Rocket Shape(s): Not Listed

If I knew, I'd be an architect: Not Listed
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