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'''Sacred Heart Catholic Church''' is a historic [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] church building in [[downtown Dayton]], [[Ohio]], |
'''Sacred Heart Catholic Church''' is a historic [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] church building in [[downtown Dayton]], [[Ohio]], United States. Constructed at the end of the nineteenth century for a new parish, it closed down in 1996, though five years later, a Vietnamese-speaking Catholic parish began to use the church as their official church. Nevertheless, this [[church (building)|church building]] remains significant because of its grand architectural elements, which have led to its designation as a [[historic site]]. |
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==Parish history== |
==Parish history== |
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One of Dayton's oldest Catholic parishes, St. Joseph's Church was established in 1846. The lack of space in that church prompted some of the members to leave in July 1883 and establish Sacred Heart Church; under the leadership of St. Joseph's associate pastor Hugh McDevitt, the congregation rented a meeting hall while waiting for the construction of their building. Land for the present church was purchased for $19,000, and [[William Henry Elder]] laid the [[cornerstone]] in June 1888. Exterior work was completed in the following year, and by 1893 construction was close enough to completion that the congregation could begin worshipping in their building. The building was [[consecration|consecrated]] by [[Camillus Paul Maes|Bishop Maes]] of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington|Covington]] in November 1895; construction had cost approximately $100,000 (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|100000|1895|r=-2}}}} in current dollar terms), but the parish was able to liquidate its debts by 1903. For many years, the parish flourished, reaching a membership of five hundred families by 1909,<ref name=drury>Drury, A.W. ''[http://books.google.com/books?id=hhObs4HhLlEC History of the City of Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio]''. Vol. 1. |
One of Dayton's oldest Catholic parishes, St. Joseph's Church was established in 1846. The lack of space in that church prompted some of the members to leave in July 1883 and establish Sacred Heart Church; under the leadership of St. Joseph's associate pastor Hugh McDevitt, the congregation rented a meeting hall while waiting for the construction of their building. Land for the present church was purchased for $19,000, and [[William Henry Elder]] laid the [[cornerstone]] in June 1888. Exterior work was completed in the following year, and by 1893 construction was close enough to completion that the congregation could begin worshipping in their building. The building was [[consecration|consecrated]] by [[Camillus Paul Maes|Bishop Maes]] of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington|Covington]] in November 1895; construction had cost approximately $100,000 (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|100000|1895|r=-2}}}} in current dollar terms), but the parish was able to liquidate its debts by 1903. For many years, the parish flourished, reaching a membership of five hundred families by 1909,<ref name=drury>Drury, A.W. ''[http://books.google.com/books?id=hhObs4HhLlEC History of the City of Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio]''. Vol. 1. Chicago and Dayton: Clarke, 1900.</ref>{{rp|360}} but it was suppressed in 1996. Five years later, a Vietnamese-speaking Catholic parish began using the building.<ref name=arcadia>Dalton, Curt. ''[http://books.google.com/books?id=e2X0JqKvTpoC Dayton]''. [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]]: Arcadia, 2006, 52.</ref> |
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==Architecture== |
==Architecture== |
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Designed by [[Charles Insco Williams]], Sacred Heart is a [[limestone]] building with a limestone [[foundation (engineering)|foundation]], an asphalt roof, and various elements of [[sandstone]] and [[copper]];<ref name=ohs>[http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/ohpo/nr/details.aspx?refnum=87001885 Sacred Heart Church], [[Ohio Historical Society]], 2007. Accessed |
Designed by [[Charles Insco Williams]], Sacred Heart is a [[limestone]] building with a limestone [[foundation (engineering)|foundation]], an asphalt roof, and various elements of [[sandstone]] and [[copper]];<ref name=ohs>[http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/ohpo/nr/details.aspx?refnum=87001885 Sacred Heart Church], [[Ohio Historical Society]], 2007. Accessed November 10, 2013.</ref> the limestone was quarried locally, while the sandstone was obtained from [[Berea, Ohio]]. Constructed in the [[Romanesque Revival architecture|Romanesque Revival]] style,<ref name=drury />{{rp|360}} but with a prominent octagonal Baroque [[dome]] and glazed [[cupola]], towers flank the main entrance, and there are [[rose window]]s under the [[pediment]]s of the front and side.<ref name=ohs /> When constructed, the building featured a basement under the 75-foot ceiling, and its general plan was 115 by 92 feet, or 23, 35, and 28m respectively.<ref name=drury />{{rp|360}} Grand woodworking, artwork, and chandeliers once filled the interior, but most have been removed; some were destroyed by the raging waters of the [[Great Dayton Flood|Great Flood of 1913]], while others were intentionally removed or painted over<!--why?--> at later dates.<ref name=arcadia /> |
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==Preservation== |
==Preservation== |
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In October 1987, Sacred Heart Church was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name=nris /> Although as a religious property it would not normally be considered eligible for designation,<ref>[http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/publications/bulletins/nrb15/nrb15_2.htm National Register Criteria for Evaluation], [[National Park Service]]. Accessed |
In October 1987, Sacred Heart Church was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name=nris /> Although as a religious property it would not normally be considered eligible for designation,<ref>[http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/publications/bulletins/nrb15/nrb15_2.htm National Register Criteria for Evaluation], [[National Park Service]]. Accessed November 10, 2013.</ref> it nevertheless qualified because of its distinctive historic architecture. The parish's related [[clergy house|rectory]] was also included in the designation. It is one of five Dayton churches on the Register, along with [[St. Mary's Catholic Church (Dayton, Ohio)|St. Mary's]], [[St. Adalbert Polish Catholic Church|St. Adalbert's]], and [[Holy Cross Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church|Holy Cross]] Catholic Churches and [[First Lutheran Church (Dayton, Ohio)|First Lutheran Church]].<ref name=nris /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 20:15, 30 June 2014
Sacred Heart Church | |
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| Location | 217 W. Fourth St., Dayton, Ohio |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1890 |
| Architect | Charles Insco Williams |
| Architectural style | Romanesque; Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 87001885[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 22, 1987 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church building in downtown Dayton, Ohio, United States. Constructed at the end of the nineteenth century for a new parish, it closed down in 1996, though five years later, a Vietnamese-speaking Catholic parish began to use the church as their official church. Nevertheless, this church building remains significant because of its grand architectural elements, which have led to its designation as a historic site.
Parish history
One of Dayton's oldest Catholic parishes, St. Joseph's Church was established in 1846. The lack of space in that church prompted some of the members to leave in July 1883 and establish Sacred Heart Church; under the leadership of St. Joseph's associate pastor Hugh McDevitt, the congregation rented a meeting hall while waiting for the construction of their building. Land for the present church was purchased for $19,000, and William Henry Elder laid the cornerstone in June 1888. Exterior work was completed in the following year, and by 1893 construction was close enough to completion that the congregation could begin worshipping in their building. The building was consecrated by Bishop Maes of Covington in November 1895; construction had cost approximately $100,000 ($3,662,400 in current dollar terms), but the parish was able to liquidate its debts by 1903. For many years, the parish flourished, reaching a membership of five hundred families by 1909,[2]: 360 but it was suppressed in 1996. Five years later, a Vietnamese-speaking Catholic parish began using the building.[3]
Architecture
Designed by Charles Insco Williams, Sacred Heart is a limestone building with a limestone foundation, an asphalt roof, and various elements of sandstone and copper;[4] the limestone was quarried locally, while the sandstone was obtained from Berea, Ohio. Constructed in the Romanesque Revival style,[2]: 360 but with a prominent octagonal Baroque dome and glazed cupola, towers flank the main entrance, and there are rose windows under the pediments of the front and side.[4] When constructed, the building featured a basement under the 75-foot ceiling, and its general plan was 115 by 92 feet, or 23, 35, and 28m respectively.[2]: 360 Grand woodworking, artwork, and chandeliers once filled the interior, but most have been removed; some were destroyed by the raging waters of the Great Flood of 1913, while others were intentionally removed or painted over at later dates.[3]
Preservation
In October 1987, Sacred Heart Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1] Although as a religious property it would not normally be considered eligible for designation,[5] it nevertheless qualified because of its distinctive historic architecture. The parish's related rectory was also included in the designation. It is one of five Dayton churches on the Register, along with St. Mary's, St. Adalbert's, and Holy Cross Catholic Churches and First Lutheran Church.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c Drury, A.W. History of the City of Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio. Vol. 1. Chicago and Dayton: Clarke, 1900.
- ^ a b Dalton, Curt. Dayton. Charleston: Arcadia, 2006, 52.
- ^ a b Sacred Heart Church, Ohio Historical Society, 2007. Accessed November 10, 2013.
- ^ National Register Criteria for Evaluation, National Park Service. Accessed November 10, 2013.
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