St. Patrick's Church of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford
Title
St. Patrick's Church of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford
Description
This color photograph depicts the Gothic style of this expansive building. A cross sits atop a three-arched entranceway and two other crosses adorn twin apices at opposite ends of the church. Note the 1950s automobiles and the churchgoers' attire. On the back: "Completed in 1952 at a cost of $600,000. Located at School Street and North Johnston Ave., Rockford, Illinois." "1950's" is penciled on the back of the postcard.
Creator
C. Carroll Thill
Publisher
Color-View, Inc., 208 N. Main St., Rockford, Ill.
Date
Marked "1950s" on the back
Rights
Midway Village Museum
Format
jpeg
Type
Still Image
Identifier
85.109.447
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
3.5" x 5.5"
Citation
C. Carroll Thill, “St. Patrick's Church of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford,” Midway Village Museum - Digital Collections, accessed September 8, 2024, https://midwayvillagemuseumdigitalcollections.omeka.net/items/show/1426.