Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church

Historic church in Washington, United States

United States historic place


Mary Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places


47°18′9″N 117°58′30″W / 47.30250°N 117.97500°W / 47.30250; -117.97500
Area	less than one acre
Architect	Herman Preusse; Peterson, P.L.
Architectural style	Gothic Revival
NRHP reference No.	90000675^[1]
Added to NRHP	April 26, 1990

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

Historical significance

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

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

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

Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane

Bishops

Augustine Francis Schinner

Charles Daniel White

Bernard Joseph Topel

Lawrence Welsh

William S. Skylstad

Blase J. Cupich

Thomas Anthony Daly

Churches

Cathedral: Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes

Parishes: Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Sprague; St. Boniface Church, Uniontown

Education

Higher education: Gonzaga University

High schools: Desales Catholic High School, Walla Walla; Gonzaga Preparatory School, Spokane; Tri-Cities Prep, Pasco

Priests

Robert John Armstrong

William Joseph Condon

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