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1009 North 8th Street

Item

Address

1009 North 8th Street

Original Owners's Name

St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church

Previous Owner's Names

St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church

Year of Construction

1911

Style of Architecture

Venetian Gothic Revival

Architect

George P. Behrensmeyer

Structure Description

This structure is a mixture of styles and features, best described as Venetian Gothic Revival style. The structure is aligned east to west with the main entry opening on the east. The interior layout is cruciform. The exterior is pale yellow brick, unusual for the local architecture. The foundation is rough cut limestone with a smooth course on top. A smooth cut stone water table wraps the structure below the sills of the first floor windows. Two Bedford stone belt courses run above the first floor elements, one straight course and the other emphasizing the openings. The iron cornices, gutters, and downspouts are decorative and a pale yellow to blend in with the brick.