Church Facade as seen from Madison Street (2021)

St. Peter's in the Loop, on Madison between LaSalle and Clark in Chicago, Illinois, was built in 1953. It was designed by architects Vitzthum & Burns.[1]

The St. Peter's church was founded in 1846.[2] Its first building was constructed in 1865.

The current building's front facade features a crucifix titled "Christ of the Loop", designed by Latvian sculptor Arvid Strauss, executed by Chicago artist J. Watts. It is 18 feet (5.5 m) tall.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Wendy (February 24, 2016). "Corner of Clark & Madison: Faith in the Loop".
  2. 1 2 "St. Peter's in the Loop Roman Catholic Church". Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  3. ↑ Marilyn J. Chiat (2004). The Spiritual Traveler: Chicago and Illinois. ISBN 9781587680106.

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