Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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N 40° 30.092 W 078° 24.787
17T E 719203 N 4486639
Built in 1960, Our Lady of Lourdes Church is located at 2700 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA
Waymark Code: WM13RVZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/12/2021
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Our Lady of Lourdes Church has a history dating from 1923 when Father Joseph H. Farran was sent by The Most Reverend John J. McCort to establish a parish in the western section of Altoona to serve the needs of the 225 Catholic families. There were several buildings in the neighborhood utilized as the church before this Brick church was built in 1960
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 02/10/1927
Date of building construction: 02/12/1961
Dominant Architectural Style: Modern Romanesque
Diocese: Altoona - Johnstown
Address/Location: 2700 Broad Avenue Altoona, PA United States 16601
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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