St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church facts for kids
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St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church
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 Location in Pittsburgh
Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 109 S. 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1895 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001747 |
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| Added to NRHP | October 29, 1974 |
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church is a historic and beautiful church. It is located in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This church belongs to the Ukrainian Catholic faith. It is part of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma, Ohio. An eparchy is like a special church district, led by a bishop.
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A Historic Church in Pittsburgh
This church is a very important part of Pittsburgh's history. It has been recognized as a special landmark.
How the Church Began
The community that built this church started in 1891. At first, they didn't have their own building. They held their church services in another church. This was the former Grace Lutheran Church. It was located on South 7th and Carson Streets.
Building the Current Church
The church building you see today was built in 1895. It was constructed on the very same spot where they first met. Later, in 1919, the church was made even bigger. A large addition was built onto the original structure.
Recognized as a Landmark
The St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church is considered very special. In 1968, the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation named it a historic landmark. This means it's an important building to protect. Later, in 1974, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places across the United States that are important to history.
