Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church

Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church in Sprague, Washington, is a historic church recognized for its architectural style and its longstanding presence in the community

Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church
Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church is located in Washington (state)
Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church
LocationN. First and B St., Sprague, Washington
Coordinates47°18′9″N 117°58′30″W / 47.30250°N 117.97500°W / 47.30250; -117.97500
Arealess than one acre
ArchitectHerman Preusse; Peterson, P.L.
Architectural styleGothic Revival
NRHP reference No.90000675[1]
Added to NRHPApril 26, 1990

Historical significance

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Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church was built in 1902 and is noted for its Gothic Revival architectural style, which was designed by Spokane master architect Herman Preusse.[2]

The church was erected in 1902 and blessed by the Bishop of Nesqually, Edward John O'Dea. Before this current structure, a church was established on the site in 1883 as Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, and a church was erected at that time.[3] The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1990[1].

Architectural Style

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The Gothic Revival style of architecture is a distinguishing feature of the Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church. This style was quite prominent for small-town parishes around the turn of the century.[2]

This church, with its historic and architectural significance, stands as a notable landmark in Sprague, Washington, showcasing a slice of the area's heritage and religious tradition.

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Revisiting Washington — Sprague". revisitwa.org. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church, Sprague, Washington - Doorways of the World on Waymarking.com". www.waymarking.com. Retrieved October 14, 2023.