Ground Breaking At Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Ground Breaking At Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish

Ground Breaking At Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Bishop William P. O'Connor, in vestments, turning the first shovel of dirt for the building that will contain the parish auditorium and six classrooms on the first floor, and quarters for the sisters on the second floor. Looking on are Rev. Francis L. McDonnell, pastor of the parish, also in vestments, and a crowd of parishioners. The school building will be located on Mineral Point Road on a 6-acre site.
DESCRIPTION
Bishop William P. O'Connor, in vestments, turning the first shovel of dirt for the building that will contain the parish auditorium and six classrooms on the first floor, and quarters for the sisters on the second floor. Looking on are Rev. Francis L. McDonnell, pastor of the parish, also in vestments, and a crowd of parishioners. The school building will be located on Mineral Point Road on a 6-acre site.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:53437
Creation Date: 07 18 1948
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.1807A
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One of three images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on July 19, 1948.
SUBJECTS
Building sites
Schools
Plants
Trees
Clothing and dress
Dresses
Hats
Implements, utensils, etc.
Rites and ceremonies
Special days
Children
Men
Outdoor photography
Women
Youth
Catholic Church
Laity
Priests
Religious education

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