Immaculate Conception Church (Sparks, Nevada) facts for kids
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Immaculate Conception Church
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View from southwest, across Pyramid Way
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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. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno, which is like a big family of churches in the area. The church you see today is a newer building.
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History of the Church Building
The Original Church Building
The first church building for the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church was on Prater Way in Sparks. It was made of brick and built in 1932. This building replaced an even older church from 1905 that was sadly destroyed by a fire in 1930.
A famous Nevada architect named Frederic J. DeLongchamps designed the 1932 church. He used a style called Mediterranean Revival. This style often features elements like red tile roofs, stucco walls, and arched windows, making buildings look like they belong in sunny Mediterranean countries.
A New Home for the Parish
The church on Prater Way was used by the Catholic community until 2004. That year, a larger, newer church building was finished. The church parish then moved to its current location on McCarran Way.
The older church building on Prater Way was still used after the move. In 2014, it was being used by a different church group called "Iglesia Cristiana Monte Sinai."
Why the Old Church is Special
The older church building on Prater Way was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. This means it is considered an important historical place. It was special for a few reasons:
- It was 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 in 1931. A diocese is a church district led by a bishop.
- Its Mediterranean Revival style was quite rare in Nevada.
- It was seen as one of the many great works by 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 into the building more easily. The new part was designed to match the original style of the church.
The Current Church Location
The current church building on McCarran Way also had more construction done. In 2006, work began on a "Faith Foundation" building in the parking lot. This building was completed in 2007.
Images for kids
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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
External links
- Official Website for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Sparks, Nevada: http://icsparks.org
- Diocese of Reno
