Old Holy Family Catholic Church - Eudora, Kansas - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

From the Kansas Historic Resources Inventory:
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"Present Function Remarks:
The church was used until 1963 when a new church and school were built at 820 Birch Street. In 1981, restoration included vine removal, stone replacement, backlit stained-glass windows, carpeting, floor repair, pew furnishing, and stained woodwork. The original Holy Family Church now opens for special occasions and for its Christmas carol program.

Residential/Commercial/Religious Style:
Gothic Revival

Material and Condition Remarks:
The original sandstone came from a local quarry. Sand was hauled from the Kansas River.

General Remarks:
The rear of the altar was used as a sacristy for years until a new 18-foot by 18-foot sacristy consisting of one room, the same height of the church and built of sandstone to match the church, was built on the southeast corner of the church. Alois, George, and Stephen Hadl did the masonry work on the sacristy, and Franz Blechel dressed and faced the rock. In 1896, parish men also hauled stone from a large sandstone quarry three miles southwest of town to complete a 26-foot by 20-foot addition facing north with a vestibule, 60-foot steeple, and 5-foot cross. An underground space for the furnace was built in 1897."

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 10/01/1864 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic Street address of Church: 911 W. 9th St Eudora, KS USA 66025 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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