The Little-Known Church Hiding In Iowa That Is An Absolute Work Of Art
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Rachel Morey Flynn
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Church of All Saints in Keokuk isn’t famous. It’s not a destination for sightseeing trips. Maybe it should be, though. This church is simply stunning.
This incredible church is on the National Register of Historic Places. It's under the name St. Peter Church, which was the name of the original congregation that built the structure.
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The building was designed by William John Dillenburg, a Chicago architect. He also designed the Church of St. John the Baptist in Burlington.
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It took four years to build because the priest at the time underestimated how much money it would cost.
This building is now home to the angel statues that previously flanked the high altar of St. Mary's Church.
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This is a late Gothic Revival style church with a 69 by 140 foot structure that follows a basilica plan.
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The stations of the cross that line the walls came from Munich and were installed in 1892.
Conradi was a famous sculptor born in Switzerland who studied in Italy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful historic churches in St. Louis.
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