Immaculate Conception church was opened in 1909. The church is a basilica with a long, vaulted porch. The style is early Italian Renaissance. The exterior is finished with granite, light brick and terra cotta trimming, with a roof of red tile.<\/p>\n
The tall campanile resembles the “La Giralda,” the Moorish tower of the cathedral of Seville.<\/p>\n
The interior columns of Siena marble form nine domed bays on each sideo f the church.<\/p>\n
Rev. Josef Mendl, was pastor while the church was planned and bilt. He died two years before it was opened. Father Mendl has served as a chaplain in the Imperial Austrian Army.<\/p>\n
The stained glass windows, by Franz Meyer of Munich, were installed in 1914.<\/p>\n
Interior picture: http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gutbezahl\/3532240383\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Immaculate Conception church was opened in 1909. The church is a basilica with a long, vaulted porch. The style is early Italian Renaissance. The exterior…<\/p>\n