This image shows the Church of St. Peter in St. Peter, MN. This Catholic church was located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Myrtle and Fifth Streets until it was destroyed by the March 1998 tornado. This postcard negative, marked 479, has been converted to a digital positive image.
The west face and the south side of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, also known as St. Mary's Church, are visible in this image. The church faced South Third Street, and was located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Third and Myrtle Streets in St. Peter.
Color guard exits down front steps, past large crowds to either side. Leaving Memorial Mass said for Marshall Ferdinand Foch, Generalissimo of the allied forces in WWI. The Mass was said the same day Foch was laid to rest at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Consecration of the altar of the shrine of St. Anthony. Consecrator Bishop James Morrison, Bishop of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, is assisted by Father Thomas J. McNamara.
Composite panoramic photograph showing crowds gathered for the dedication of the Father Hennepin Memorial on the grounds of the Basilica. Clergy and Knights of Columbus process down the steps towards the monument. Homes and the Beldon Porter Co. are visible along 17th St. N.
Sheet no. 225. Notes: Bronze chains bearing spun bronze counter-weight filled with lead shot. Cover handles arranged as spring clips to hold cover in place.
Bldg. no. 112, sheet no. 13B. Three sketches with measurements: Plan (overhead, showing half-sketch of flush veneered cover); End Elevation with piping; Half Elevation / Half Section.
Building no. 2, Sheet no. 2. Stamped Slifer, Lundie & Abrahamson, Successors to E. L. Masqueray. 1/2 elevations and measurements, half plan, doors on axis ""Q"" and axis ""O"" Note references removal of present wooden steps.
Untitled sketch. Includes canopy, throne, stools and a walnut platform. Canopy details include the Archdiocesan coat-of-arms, painted in color, gold leaf and velour drapery. Throne detail shows carvings on seat back and posts, and note a spring cushion of ""best quality leather""