Immaculate Conception Church - Fairbanks, Alaska - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The Immaculate Conception Church was built in 1904. When built the building was located on the opposite side of the Chena River at was then the edge of the town on Dunkel Street. The building was was a rougher building than it is today. In 1906 the town found a need for a hospital which was constructed on the north side of the river. The priest found it difficult to attend to those in the hospital and to conduct daily services in the church so it was decided to move the church across the river and close to the hospital. Near the hospital was an old saw mill site which was chosen to be the new location for the church. Contractors were consulted on the move and they had recommend a bridge be built across the river however the priest felt that would be too expensive so he came up with his own plan. The church was jacked up by volunteers and rolled across the river on logs across the ice in November 1911. The church was placed on a foundation which allowed a basement to be added to the church in 1912. The church has been renovated a few times over the years including the addition of the stained glass windows in 1926. The church continues to serve as a parish church.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1904 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: 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: 11:00 AM Street address of Church: 115 N. Cushman St. Fairbanks, Alaska 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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