St. Louis RC Church - Table of Contents
2006 Photos
Exterior - St. Louis RC Church
780 Main Street at Edward, Buffalo, NY
St. Louis RC Church - Official Home
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| Erected: |
1886-1889, but not finished until 1910 when the altar was added. |
| Architect: |
Schikel and Ditmars, a New York City firm that designed many churches throughout the eastern part of the U.S. |
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Gothic Revival |
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Medina sandstone; stained glass |
Click on illustrations for larger size -- and additional information
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Cologne Cathedral - model for St. Louis |
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St. Louis in tympanum over center front entrance doors |
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Seth Thomas clock |
Perhaps the only remaining pierced spire in the U.S. |
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1965 photo |
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Photos and their arrangement © 2006 Chuck LaChiusa
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