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Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: is constructed entirely of tiles and other masonry, no beams of wood or steel. Steps to organ loft without wood or rails. Self-supporting dome, entirely of tile, clear span 58' x 82'. When completed in 1908 was the largest elliptical church dome in the United States: Located on Haywood Street in ... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: St. Peter's Catholic Church is a reminder of the beauty of the early Spanish Missions. Thousands of tourists visit this shrine yearly. It is located on the Albany Avenue Boulevard. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: This beautiful mission was established over 100 years ago by Jesuit missionaries for the Indians. The outstanding murals in this historic church were painted by an early-day Italian Jesuit Brother, J. Carignano, who also served as the mission cook. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: 10:30 Mass Easter Sunday. St. Mary's parish was established in December, 1880. Currently there are 1250 families. The present church structure was erected 1923-26 at a cost of $375,000.00. The interior decoration was completed by the Deprato Art Studios of New York in 1947. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: In 1883, a little church was built on a hillside overlooking the village of Fiskdale by Monsignor Brochu, then pastor of Notre Dame, Southbridge, Mass., for the dual purpose of honoring St. Anne and accommodating the Catholics of the village. A few years later a relic was obtained from St. Anne d... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: San Antonio is another of the early missions, and its location in the heart of the mountains, overlooking the most beautiful of valleys, is ideal. It is in a reasonable state of preservation today, but within the ruined Church, all is still and deserted now View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The altar is distinguished for its beauty of design, richness of material, and imposing size. Above the altar itself, the baldacchino rises 57 feet. It is supported by ten monolithic columns of rare marbles in contrasting colors - red Verona, yellow Sienna, Fiori de Pesco (peach blossom), and gre... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library