Saint Mary of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church

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Saint Mary of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church
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Location 938 Genesee Street, Buffalo, New York
Country  United States
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Founded 1872
Architecture
Status Charter School
Functional status "Repurposed"
Architect(s) Adolphus Druiding
Style Rhenish Romanesque Revival
Groundbreaking 1886
Completed 1891
Specifications
Length 204 feet (62.2 m)[1]
Width 104 feet (31.7 m)[1]
Height 235 feet (71.6 m)[1]
Materials local quarried blue limestone

Saint Mary of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, is located at 938 Genesee Street, Buffalo, New York in the cities east side. The building is a City of Buffalo landmark and former Catholic parish church within the Diocese of Buffalo.[2]

History

Construction of the church began in 1886 and was completed in 1891.[3] The church was built for a primarily German congregation in a rhenish romanesque revival style with the floor plan laid out as a Latin cross. The church's main tower rises 235 ft (71.63 meters) high.[4] In 1985, the church was shuttered and the Catholic Diocese considered demolishing it.

Current Use

The building underwent renovations from 1986–1996 which included a new roof, repairs to bell tower, façade cleaning, and life safety systems.[2] The building is now known as the King Urban Life Center and contains the King Center Charter School. Four classrooms were built in the sanctuary space with the chancel and altar being left primarily intact.[2]

Gallery

  • Saint Mary of Sorrows 1914.jpg

    A photograph of Saint Mary of Sorrows from a 1914 publication

  • Stmaryofsorrows side.jpg

    Side view

References

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