St. Matthew The Apostle Catholic Church - St. Louis, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 39.523 W 090° 13.964
15S E 740790 N 4282539
Historic Catholic Church located in "The Ville" in north central St. Louis.
Waymark Code: WM2XB1
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2008
Views: 43
The Saint Matthew's Catholic parish dates 1893. The current building had its cornerstone laid August 12, 1906. Originally this parish predominately served served Irish and German immigrant population living in the area. Since the 1950's the parish has transitioned to be a predominately African-American parish. The Gothic Revival Church, designed by architect/sculptor Joseph Conradi, is distinguished by its stained glass and exterior stone sculpture.
Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Date of organization: 01/01/1893
Date of building construction: 08/12/1906
Dominant Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
Archdiocese: St. Louis
Diocese: St. Louis
Address/Location:
2715 North Sarah Street
St. Louis, Missouri United States
63113
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
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