Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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N 40° 30.092 W 078° 24.787
17T E 719203 N 4486639
Built in 1960, Our Lady of Lourdes Church is located at 2700 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA
Waymark Code: WM13RVZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/12/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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Our Lady of Lourdes Church has a history dating from 1923 when Father Joseph H. Farran was sent by The Most Reverend John J. McCort to establish a parish in the western section of Altoona to serve the needs of the 225 Catholic families. There were several buildings in the neighborhood utilized as the church before this Brick church was built in 1960
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of organization: 02/10/1927

Date of building construction: 02/12/1961

Dominant Architectural Style: Modern Romanesque

Diocese: Altoona - Johnstown

Address/Location:
2700 Broad Avenue
Altoona, PA United States
16601


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Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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