List of Knights of Columbus buildings facts for kids
The Knights of Columbus is a group of people who are part of the Roman Catholic Church. They are a "fraternal service organization," which means they are like a club where members help each other and also do a lot of good things for their communities, like volunteering. This organization started way back in 1881 in a city called New Haven, Connecticut.
This article tells you about some of the important buildings that belong to the Knights of Columbus in different parts of the world.
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Buildings in Canada
- The James Cooper House in Toronto was used as a meeting place for the Knights of Columbus from 1910 until 2005.
- Sadly, a fire at the Knights of Columbus Hall in St. John's, Newfoundland, caused 99 deaths on December 12, 1942.
Buildings in the Philippines
- The Knights of Columbus Building (Manila) is located in Manila.
- Another building is the Knights of Columbus Building (Cagayan de Oro City) in Cagayan de Oro City.
Buildings in the United States
Here are some notable buildings in the United States, listed by state and then by city.
Connecticut
New Haven
* This building was finished in 1969. * It is the main headquarters for the Knights of Columbus. * It's also known as the Knights of Columbus Tower. * The building was designed by famous architects Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates. * It's a tall building, 321 feet (about 98 meters) high, making it the second-tallest building in New Haven. * It has a modern style with cool cylindrical towers at its corners.
Florida
Pompano Beach
- Knights of Columbus Building (Pompano Beach, Florida)
* This building was built between 1954 and 1982. * It's designed in a "Mid-Century modern" style. * It started as a small shopping center in 1954. * The Knights of Columbus bought it in 1964 and made it bigger over the years. * Later, in 2000, it was sold to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami to be used as a church. * In 2011, the property was sold again to Wal-Mart, which opened a store there in 2013.
Indiana
Gary
- Knights of Columbus Building (Gary, Indiana)
* This building was constructed in 1925. * It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, meaning it's an important historical site.
South Bend
- Knights of Columbus-Indiana Club
* Built in 1924, this building is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985. * It features beautiful Italian Renaissance architecture, a style from Italy's past.
Massachusetts
Dedham
- 369 Washington Street
* This building was constructed in 1897 and expanded in 1920.
Mississippi
Pascagoula
- Knights of Columbus Hall (Pascagoula, Mississippi)
* Also known as Krebs House. * It was named a Mississippi Landmark in 2008, recognizing its historical importance.
Montana
Butte
- Knights of Columbus Building (Butte, Montana)
* This building was designed by Wellington Smith and built between 1917 and 1918. * It has a Renaissance Revival architecture style, which brings back old European designs. * Many people in Butte see it as a very important building in their community. * In 2009, the Knights of Columbus tried to get a grant to help fix up the building. * It's part of the historic area of Butte and is included in walking tours.
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Nevada
Tonopah
- George A. Bartlett House
* This house was built in 1907. * It's also known as the Old Knights of Columbus Hall. * It's designed in the Shingle Style architecture, which uses wooden shingles on the outside. * It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Oregon
Portland
- Knights of Columbus Building (Portland, Oregon)
* This building was built in 1920. * It was listed as a historic place in 1990. * Sadly, it was demolished around 1998, so it's no longer standing. * It had a Late Gothic Revival architecture style.
