1906 - 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: WM57YZ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2008
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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.
Year of construction: 1906
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription:
ANNO DOMINI MDCCCCVI
DIE AUGUSTI XII
IN HONOREM ST. MATTHAEI AP. ET EV.
JOANNES J. GLENNON D.D.
ARCHIEPISCOPUS ST LUDOVICI
RITE ME POSUIT
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