St. Gabriel's Catholic Parish Complex facts for kids
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St. Gabriel's Catholic Parish Complex
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Church in 2013
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | 122-142 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 1.3 acres (0.53 ha) |
| Built | 1907-1908, 1925, 1937 |
| Architect | Sheridan, Peter B.; DePace, Anthony J. |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 02000889 |
| Added to NRHP | August 22, 2002 |
The St. Gabriel's Catholic Parish Complex is a group of historic buildings in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. It includes a beautiful church, a rectory, and a former convent. This special place is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, and is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton.
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Discover St. Gabriel's Complex
The St. Gabriel's complex is made up of three main buildings. These are the church, built in 1925, the rectory from 1907-1908, and the former convent, completed in 1937. Each building has its own unique style and history.
The Church Building
The church is a grand building with a French Gothic Revival style. This means it looks like the big, old churches built in Europe many centuries ago. It has a strong steel frame. The outside is covered in pink granite stone. It also has Indiana limestone for decoration.
- The church has two tall bell towers.
- At the front, there are three main entrances.
- These features make the church look very impressive.
Other Important Buildings
Besides the church, the complex includes two other important structures. These are the rectory and the former convent. Each building serves a different purpose.
The Rectory
The rectory was built between 1907 and 1908. It is a three-story building. The rectory is made of wood. It is built in the Colonial Revival style. This style looks like the homes from early American history. Rectories are usually homes for priests.
The Convent Building
The convent was built in 1937. It was designed by a famous architect named Anthony J. DePace. Like the church, it is covered in granite stone and limestone. A convent is a building where nuns used to live.
- This building has four stories.
- In 1998 and 1999, the convent was changed.
- It became affordable apartments and offices.
A Look Back in Time
The St. Gabriel's church community started a long time ago. It was founded in 1855. Later, it joined with another church community called Annunciation Parish. This helped to create the complex we see today.
- The entire complex is considered very important.
- It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
- This means it is a special historic site in the United States.
Images for kids
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Convent building in 2013
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Postcard c. 1940
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