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| − | St. Anthony's Church, located in Cedar Rapids, was constructed in 1919 in the | + | St. Anthony's Church, located in Cedar Rapids, was constructed in 1919 in the Rundbogenstil style, from designs by architect [[Jacob_M._(James)_Nachtigall_(1874-1947),_Architect|Jacob Nachtigall]]. The church was built during a time when first generation immigrants felt the need to show their prosperity, and give thanks for their good fortune by building grand religious institutions. St. Anthony's school (1911 and 1926) is a typical multi-story example of a Catholic school type built in many Catholic communities across the state during the first quarter of the twentieth century. |
==Further Information== | ==Further Information== | ||
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| + | |[[Image:DM200312 008 1117 11w.jpg|thumb|center|upright=1.25|alt=DM200312 008 1117 11w.jpg|St. Anthony Parochial School, 1911 (''D. Murphy'')]] | ||
| + | |[[File:DM200312 007 1117 1w.jpg|thumb|upright=1.30|Anthony's Catholic Church, 1916-19 (''D. Murphy'')]] | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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Revision as of 14:26, 5 February 2018
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St. Anthony’s Church & School
NRHP Reference #: 00000172
NRHP Listing Date: 20000309
Location
514 W Main/103 N 6th, Cedar Rapids, Boone County, Nebraska
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Summary
St. Anthony's Church, located in Cedar Rapids, was constructed in 1919 in the Rundbogenstil style, from designs by architect Jacob Nachtigall. The church was built during a time when first generation immigrants felt the need to show their prosperity, and give thanks for their good fortune by building grand religious institutions. St. Anthony's school (1911 and 1926) is a typical multi-story example of a Catholic school type built in many Catholic communities across the state during the first quarter of the twentieth century.
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