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1. Aerial View of campus and construction of the Convent Building, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1966
Description:
Aerial view from the southwest, showing the church, rectory and school. A foundation hole has been dug for the convent building. To the west, most homes and businesses have been razed to make way for construction of Interstate 94.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2. Aerial View of the campus and surrounding neighborhood, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1950 - 1955
Description:
Aerial view from the southwest, showing the rectory and school buildings. Taken before construction of Interstate 94, so shows homes and businesses in surrounding neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

3. Archbishop John Gregory Murray celebrates Consecration Mass, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
Archbishop John Gregory Murray celebrates Mass at the high altar on the occasion of the Basilica's Consecration.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4. Archbishop John Gregory Murray in procession at Consecration Mass, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
Archbishop John Gregory Murray, followed by altar boys, in procession within the church during the Consecration Mass.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5. Basilica Boys' Choir on Christmas Morning, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1952 - 1956
Description:
The vested Basilica Boys' Choir stands and sings carols before the 5:00 a.m. Mass on Christmas morning. Choir director and organist George Bussman plays a small portable organ just outside the sacristy rail. Boys pictured include: Tommy Hendricks, Martin Strong, Tom Bennett, Danny Stone, and Laird Miller.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

6. Basilica decorated for Ninth National Eucharistic Congress and Consecration, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
View from Hennepin Avenue of the church, hung with banners for the Ninth National Eucharistic Congress on the day of its Consecration. Father Hennepin Memorial is obscured by a tree.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

7. Basilica Decorated for Ninth National Eucharistic Congress, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Bruce Sifford Studios, Minneapolis
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
Front exterior is hung with multiple banners. A number of Congress events were held at the church, and rector Father James M. Reardon was General Chairman of the event.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. Basilica of Saint Mary After Stone Cleaning, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1955-09
Description:
Church and rectory seen through trees along 16th Street North. Noted on reverse by the rector, "The New Look" - probably refers to recent work cleaning the stone and retuckpointing.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

9. Basilica of Saint Mary and Father Hennepin Memorial Statue, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Bruce Sifford Studios, Minneapolis
Date Created:
1941 - 1943
Description:
View from the southwest. The original iron filigree cross is on top of the dome.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

10. Basilica of Saint Mary Dome and Bell Towers seen from Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1921 - 1922
Description:
View of Loring Park lake and walking bridge, with dome and bell towers in the distance.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

11. Basilica of Saint Mary Dome and homes along Laurel Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1957 - 1959
Description:
Basilica Dome is seen behind homes and the Canine Beauty Shop on Laurel Avenue.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

12. Basilica of Saint Mary's dome mirrored in Loring Park Lake, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Camera Craft, Minneapolis
Date Created:
1921 - 1926
Description:
The church dome and one bell tower are reflected in the lake in Loring Park.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

13. Basilica school students, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Photogravature New Supply
Date Created:
1934-09
Description:
Panoramic photograph of the students of the Basilica School, grades 1 through 8. The children are posed on the south side steps of the school building.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Boys' Choir, Father James Reardon and John Jacob Beck, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1932 - 1936
Description:
Father James M. Reardon, rector, and John Jacob Beck, Director of Music (1932 - 1949) pose with the boys' choir arrayed in the choir stalls.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

15. Cardinal Dennis Dougherty Blesses a Corner of the Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
Cardinal Dennis Dougherty sprinkles holy water on a corner of the Basilica during the outside procession of the Consecration of the church.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

16. Cardinal Dennis Dougherty in procession outside of Basilica during Consecration, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
Cardinal Dennis Dougherty in procession around the exterior of the church, blessing the building during Consecration.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

17. Cardinal Dougherty in Procession Around Church during Consecration, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
Flanked by acolytes and priests, Cardinal Dennis Dougherty processes around the exterior of the Basilica on the day of its Consecration.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

18. Cardinal Dougherty sprinkles a blessing, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Bruce Sifford Studios, Minneapolis
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
Cardinal Dennis Dougherty sprinkles holy water upon an outside wall of the Basilica on the day of its Consecration.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

19. Celebration of Mass, Basilica named Co-Cathedral, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1966-12-08
Description:
Mass celebrating the Basilica being named Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. At center behind forward altar, Archbishop Leo Binz, flanked by Father Colbert and Father Gormely.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

20. Celebration of the Consecration Mass, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
Interior view of sanctuary during Consecration Mass of the Basilica of Saint Mary. Banners for the Ninth National Eucharistic Congress bedeck the pillars and baldachin.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

21. Choir poses in the Sacristy, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1932-12
Description:
The Choir of the Basilica of Saint Mary pose, seated, with Father James Michael Reardon, in the Sacristy.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

22. Color Guard Leaving Church, Marshall Foch Memorial Mass, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1929-03-26
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

23. Consecration of the Altar of the Shrine of St. Anthony, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

24. Dedication of the Father Hennepin Memorial, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930-10-12
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

25. Eighth Grade Girls on a Snowy Day, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1929
Description:
Eighth Grade girls from Basilica School pose outside the Rectory.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

26. First Communion Class, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Gopher Photographers
Date Created:
1937-05-13
Description:
The Solemn Communion Class for 1937 poses on the front steps of the Basilica. Father James M. Reardon and four assistant priests stand at the top. Children include: Colleen Macintosh, Katherine Wolfe, Bonny Howard, Mary Iacona, Pat Haverty, Teddy Lotz, Anthony Mandile, George Mastros, Anthony Battaglia, Joe Battaglia, Russel Favorite, Sammy Iacona, Robert Iacona, Terrence Sweeny, and Danny Skay.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

27. First Communion Class Processes into Basilica, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1951-05-03
Description:
First Communion Class, in two lines, processes in to the Basilica, flanked by snapshot-taking parents.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

28. First Pontifical Mass at Basilica by Archbishop John Murray, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1932-01-31
Description:
In the pulpit, Archbishop John Gregory Murray preaches his first Pontifical Mass at the Basilica. Assisting were Father James Reardon (rector), Father Thomas Cullen (former rector).
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

29. Football Team boys at the back of the church, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1968-10
Description:
Boys from the Basilica School football team sit at the back of the church, some holding sheets of music.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

30. Interior before finishing, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915?
Description:
Interior view of the sanctuary and nave of the Pro-Cathedral, taken before the interior was finished. (Completion of the interior was put on hold due to WWI). Walls are unfaced stone, windows have clear glass. Temporary altar is decorated with small pine trees.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

31. Laying of the cornerstone, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908-05-31
Description:
View over excavation site of choir procession down into site for the laying of the cornerstone of the Pro-Cathedral of Saint Mary. Crowds watch from around edges of the hole. Current accounts note some 20,000 attended the event and preceding parade.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

32. Marshall Ferdinand Foch Memorial Mass, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1929-03-26
Description:
Interior view of Basilica, Memorial Mass 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. The sanctuary is hung with flags representing the allied nations. Cross and statuary are covered for Good Friday.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

33. Monsignor James M. Reardon's Golden Jubilee, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1948-06-01
Description:
On the occasion of his Golden Jubilee, Monsignor James Michael Reardon poses beside Archbishop John Gregory Murray, along with a group of priests and altar boys.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

34. Nave and Sanctuary filled with Scaffolding, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1951-12-20
Description:
Nave and Sanctuary filled with floor to ceiling scaffolding. The pews and pulpit are covered with drop cloths. Taken during restoration work, which included repainting of the ceiling and cleaning the stone, plaster and marble work by the St. Paul Statuary Company.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

35. Nuns Attending Co-Cathedral Mass, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1966-12-08
Description:
A full congregation of Sisters and Priests, parishioners, attend the Solemn Mass elevating the Basilica of Saint Mary to a Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

36. Photographer Basil Kolosky on Stone Ledge of Rose Window, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1957 - 1963
Description:
Photographer Basil Kolosky was spreading tar on the sills to prevent the roosting of pigeons.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

37. Pro-Cathedral Choir with Father Francis A. Missia, Choir Director, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Sussman, Minneapolis
Date Created:
1925 - 1926
Description:
The Choir of the Pro-Cathedral of Saint Mary poses with director Father Francis A. Missia outside the northeast door of the church. Mrs. Grace Long stands in the front row, 6th from the left.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

38. Pro-Cathedral Choir with Father Thomas Cullen, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1917
Description:
Image 1 of 2. Father Thomas Cullen, seated, poses with the Pro-Cathedral Choir outside the northeast door into the church. Easter Sunday.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

39. Pro-Cathedral Choir with Father Thomas Cullen, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Eggan, Minneapolis
Date Created:
1917
Description:
Image 2 of 2. Father Thomas Cullen, seated, poses with the Pro-Cathedral Choir on the front steps of the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, Minneapolis. Easter Sunday. Mary Jane Mulhein and her parents stand in the front row, far left.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

40. Pro-Cathedral, temporary altar decorated for Easter, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1923
Description:
View from the pews of the temporary altar, decorated with lillies and greens for Easter. Taken before the interior granite facing, stained glass windows and raised pulpit were installed.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

41. Repairing Church Masonry, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1953
Description:
During renovation work on the Basilica, workers hung lines from the front edifice and used these to reach stonework around the rose window for tuckpointing and other repairs.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

42. Soldiers and Civilians on Minneapolis Parade Grounds, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914 - 1917
Description:
Soldiers and civilians around wooden structures on the Minneapolis Parade Grounds. The Pro-Cathedral of Saint Mary can be seen in the background.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

43. Solemn Pontifical Mass, Consecration, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Kolosky, Basil, 1892 - 1982
Date Created:
1941-06-27
Description:
Prelates gather during Solemn Pontifical Mass in connection with the Consecration of the Basilica of Saint Mary. Archbishop John Gregory Murray, celebrant, flanked by other higher ranking clergy, reverences the altar.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

44. Southeast view of Church and School, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1928?
Description:
Postcard-like view of the church and school, showing houses to the west, cars parked along 16th and 17th St. N.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

45. View along west side of Pro-Cathedral, Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1927?
Description:
View from the rectory down the west side of the church. The Fawkes building, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church steeple, and businesses along Lyndale Avenue are visible in the distance.
Contributing Institution:
Basilica of Saint Mary Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs
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