St. Barbara Church - Chicago, IL - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

St. Barbara's Parish was built in 1912 to serve Polish parishioners in the immigrant-heavy Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago. The existing Polish parish, several blocks away, was overflowing, and St. Barbara's was built to relieve the crowding. The church still has a stone plate on the facade which says "Kosciol Sw Barbary" or St. Barbara Parish in Polish.

"The domed, Renaissance-style church took two years and $175,000 to build. No pillars were used in the interior so sight-lines would be clear for the 1,200 worshippers that could be accommodated. A solemn dedication and consecration took place July 5, 1914. Architects Henry Worthmann and J. G. Steinbach (one born in Germany, the other in Austria) adapted the prevalent style of 16th Century Europe for many Chicago congregations. Among their well-known other works are St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hyacinth, Our Lady of Lourdes, and St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Our Lady of Tepeyac (originally known as St. Casimir) is a virtual twin to St. Barbara. While not in the Renaissance style, First Lutheran Church of the Trinity in Bridgeport is the closest neighborhood example of another Worthmann and Steinbach design." (visit link)

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1912 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:30 AM Street address of Church: 2859 S. Throop St Chicago, IL 60608 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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