St. Michaels' RC Church - Table of Contents

Exterior - St. Michaels' RC Church
651 Washington St., Buffalo NY

Built:
1864-1867
Architect:
Patrick C. Keeley
Stone exterior:
White and red Albion sandstone, Buffalo limestone, and Lockport silver limestone
 Church tower completed
 1886
Stained glass windows installed:
1895
 Studio: F.X. Zettler of Munich
Interior redecorated:
Sept. 1960-Sept. 1961
Artist: John D’Arcangelo (D’Arcangelo Art Center 1740 Main St.)
Fire:
May 24Tower struck by lightning during violent storm and church ravaged by fire. Washington St. wall most damaged.
Reconstruction announced:
June 1962
Reconstruction architect:
Roswell E. Pfohl, 185 Niagara St.   Parishioner for 60 years.
Interior architect: John D’Arcangelo designated decorator
New stained glass windows studio:
28 windows by Zettler (now Franz Mayer)
Style:
Romanesque Revival / Basilica
Status:
Joseph Ellicott Local Historic District



October 6, 2020 photo







Michael the Archangel Slays Satan in the form of a dragon




October 6, 2020 photo



South and east elevations



  Lantern..... Belfry ..... Corbel table ..... Red and white Albion sandstone



Lantern






Corbel table and blind arcade







Except where noted, photos and their arrangement © 2011 Chuck LaChiusa
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