2003 Photos


Bailey Ave. facade
The Renaissance Revival style, specifically in the Roman Basilica style, is based on the design of St., Paul's Outside the Walls in Rome, being one-third as large.
Constructed of Indiana limestone

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The Renaissance Revival style, specifically in the Roman Basilica style, is based on the design of St., Paul's Outside the Walls in Rome, being one-third as large.
Constructed of Indiana limestone

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Top story of bell tower (campanile)

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Two niches containing statues of St.Joseph and St. Gerard. Carved by local sculptor Angelo Gatti, the St. Joseph figure (at left) features a miniature of the church at his feet.
See St. Gerard Majella - Biography

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Flanking pairs of Corinthian pilasters                  Ionic capitals support dentilalted rounded pediment                  Carved, S scroll keystone in rounded arch          Balustraded balconet

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Ashlar Indiana limestone                     Ionic pilaster:  volutes, egg-and-dart

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Modillions supporting cornice            Dentil molding             Corinthian pilasters support entablature

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St. Gerard's School at left; Front entrances

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Vitruvian scroll on either side of cross; acanthus leaves             S scroll keystone in rounded arch

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Pedimented main portal:          
Ionic capitals support entablature and dentilalted triangular pediment               Frieze: "Venite Adoremus" means "Come, adore"              Carved, S scroll keystone in rounded arch            Fanlight

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Flanking Ionic pilasters                  Pedimented main portal:                  Ionic capitals support entablature and dentilalted triangular pediment
          Frieze: "Venite Adoremus" means "Come, adore"               Carved, S scroll keystone in rounded arch              Fanlight

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South (Delavan Street) elevation