Immaculate Conception Church (Sparks, Nevada) facts for kids
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Immaculate Conception Church
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 Location in Nevada
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| Location | 2900 McCarran Way, Sparks, Nevada |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1932 |
| Architect | DeLongchamps, Frederick J. |
| Architectural style | Mediterranean Revival |
| MPS | Architecture of Frederick J. DeLongchamps TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 92001700 |
| Added to NRHP | December 23, 1992 |
The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is a special church located in Sparks, Nevada, USA. It's part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno, which is like a big family of churches in the area. The church building you see today is at 2900 McCarran Way.
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Church History
The First Churches
The church you see today isn't the first one! The original Immaculate Conception Catholic Church was built in 1905. Sadly, it was destroyed by a fire in 1930.
A new church was then built in 1932. This building was on Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada. It was designed by a famous Nevada architect named Frederic J. DeLongchamps. He created it in a style called Mediterranean Revival. This style often uses features like red tile roofs and arched windows, similar to buildings found around the Mediterranean Sea.
Moving to a New Home
The church building on Prater Way was used as a Catholic church for many years. But by 2004, the church community had grown a lot. They needed a bigger space! So, a new, larger building was completed. The church then moved to its current location on McCarran Way.
The older building on Prater Way was later used by another church called "Iglesia Cristiana Monte Sinai."
A Historic Building
The old church building on Prater Way is very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. This means it's recognized as a special place in American history.
It's important for a few reasons:
- It's the oldest Catholic church building still standing in Sparks.
- It was one of the first churches built in Nevada after the state became its own diocese (a church region) in 1931. This happened because of a special order from Pope Pius XI.
- It's a great example of the Mediterranean Revival style in Nevada. It's also considered one of the best works by the architect, Frederic J. DeLongchamps.
In 1970, a new entrance and porch were added to the front of the old church. This was done to help people with disabilities get inside more easily. The new part was designed to match the original building's style.
The Current Church Building
The current church building on McCarran Way has also seen some growth. In 2006, more construction took place. A new "Faith Foundation building" was added to the church property. This building was finished in 2007.
Gallery
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Interior of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church during eucharistic adoration
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Detail of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Sparks, Nevada tabernacle and eucharist adoration in a monstrance.
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Eucharistic Adoration during Day of the Dead 2017
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Day of the Dead 2017 - interior of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Sparks Nevada
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Detail of Day of the Dead 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Sparks Nevada
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Praying during visit of Our Lady of Fatima
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Our Lady of Fatima at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Sparks Nevada
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Icon of Thetokos of Tikhvin - Mother of God at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Sparks Nevada
