Saint Joseph Redemptorist Catholic Church main entrance from Galapago Street before restoration, Lincoln Park.
Alternate Title
Other title: St. Joseph's Church
Creator
Noel, Thomas J. (Thomas Jacob)
Contributor
Slaterpaull Architects.
Date
ca. 2004
Summary
View of Saint Joseph Church ( St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church of Denver, Saint Joseph Redemptorist Catholic Church) located at 605 West 6th (Sixth) Ave. (NE corner Galapago St.), in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. The parish was established in 1883, construction on the church began in 1886 and the building was dedicated in 1889, since the dedication the church has undergone significant modifications. The latest restoration on the building was undertaken between 1999-2005 by SLATERPAULL Architects, Inc. View of one the main entrances on Galapago Street before restoration. The red brick church has a concrete gable that extends out and is supported by Corinthian columns. The gable contains an inverted Gothic trefoil arch with a bronze inset of the crucified Christ, Saint Joseph and Mary. Two small trefoils are carved into the frame of the gable. Below this is a stained glass window with the initials "S" "J" and an ornate iron grille and lantern. The gable and columns are chipped and deteriorated. The door is damaged gray metal.
Description
1 slide : color.
Is Part Of
Tom Noel photograph collection.; Tom Noel photograph collection, notebook 1st-13th Street.
Item Owned By
Auraria Library
Subject
St. Joseph Church (Denver, Colo.)--2000-2010.; Denver (Colo.)--2000-2010.; Lincoln Park (Denver, Colo. : Neighborhood)--2000-2010.; Catholic churches.; Doors & doorways.; Gables.; Historic buildings.; St. Joseph Church (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Catholic church buildings--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Doorways, Gothic--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Gables--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Historic buildings--Colorado--Denver--Pictorial works.; Denver (Colo.)--Pictorial works.; Lincoln Park (Denver, Colo.)--Pictorial works.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Tom Noel.
Rights Contact Information
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700151008
Notes
"Main entrance from Galapago Street before restoration."; Scanned image from loaned collection.; Title, date and attribution from Auraria spreadsheet.; Digitization sponsored by the Kenneth King Foundation.; R7001510082
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