Over the years, 20 St Paul - Mpls Archdiocesan churches have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
“In essence, being listed on the register means the property is important in our history and worthy of preservation,” said Susan Roth, Minnesota Historical Society’s national register historian.
To be on the register, the building must have significance from historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering and cultural perspectives. Ordinarily, religious institution-owned properties are not considered for designation unless they demonstrate architectural and artistic value or are historically symbolic.
Although it’s a common misconception, register designation does not mean the property’s private owners cannot alter the building, or that it’s preserved forever, Roth said. “One needs to focus on the recognition and that the property is worthy of preservation, but in the end it’s the property owner’s responsibility . . . to maintain and preserve the property,” she said.
The following information came from the Minnesota Historical Society archives.
Assumption, St. Paul Built: 1870 to 1874
St. Casimir, St. Paul Built: 1904
St. Bernard, St. Paul Built: 1905 to 1914
St. Stephen, Minneapolis Built: 1889 to 1891
St. Agnes, St. Paul Built: 1901 to 1912
Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis Built: 1907 to 1914
Annunciation, Hazelwood Built: 1913
St. Mary’s Chapel, St. Paul Built: 1901 to 1905
St. Wenceslaus, New Prague Built: 1907
St. Nicholas, Carver Built: 1868
St. Luke, St. Paul Built: 1924
St. Hubert, Chanhassen Built: 1887
Most Holy Trinity, Veseli Built: 1905
St. Michael, St. Michael Built: 1890
Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Paul Built: 1906 to 1915
St. Peter, Mendota Built: 1830s to 1850s
St. Mary, New Trier Built: 1909
Our Lady of Victory Chapel, St. Paul Dedicated: 1924
Our Lady of Lourdes, Minneapolis Built: 1856
St. Mary of the Purification, Marystown Built: 1882
See The Catholic Spirit for photographs and descriptions of these beautiful churches. Who can tell us where Hazelwood and Marystown are without looking at the Spirit's article?
1 comment:
Marystown is basically part of Shakopee. There are two churches of St. Mary in Shakopee - St. Mary of Shakopee and St. Mary of the Purification in Marystown.
Haven't been to either, but since I'm now a denzien of the western suburbs... perhaps I'll make a pilgrimage and take some photos of my own.
Not sure where the other place is.
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