Blessed Trinity RC Church - Table of Contents

North elevation (front) - Blessed Trinity RC Church
317 Leroy Avenue, Buffalo, NY


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Architects' drawing

Architects' blueprint: Front (north) elevation

12th century Lombard-Romanesque style

Portico

Portico: Compound arches

Detail of the previous photo.
Symbols represent The Lord's Prayer

The 12 symbols on either side of the main doors represent the Apsostle's Creed

Bays with Romanesque columns flank main entrance (portal)

East bay, main entrance (portal)

At right:Terra cotta palmette leaves, acanthus leaves

Cornerstone




Text source: "Guidebook to Blessed Trinity R.C. Church," by Rev. Walter Kern, 1976


Special thanks to Pastor George Reger for his cooperation and assistance
Photos and their arrangement © 2003 Chuck LaChiusa..
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