Saint Ignatius Loyola Church - Houghton, MI
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linkys
N 47° 07.223 W 088° 33.904
16T E 381283 N 5219730
One of the early Parishes founded by Bishop Baraga, the present buiding dates from 1902.
Waymark Code: WMCG5T
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2011
Views: 2
When it was dedicated in 1902 it was a classic Gothic structure. Unfortunately to accommodate the needs of the parishioners, an ugly entry has been constructed at the front, turning something that was grand into something far less than grand, yet it is still worthy of a visit.
Street address:
703 E. Houghton Ave.
Houghton, MI USA
49931
County / Borough / Parish: Houghton
Year listed: 1987
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Historic function: Religion
Current function: Religion
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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