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Splendors of faith : New Orleans Catholic churches, 1727-1930
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"A gumbo of French, Spanish, and American influences, the architecture of New Orleans has always reflected the city's strong Catholic roots. Indeed, St. Louis Cathedral across from Jackson Square s...
"A gumbo of French, Spanish, and American influences, the architecture of New Orleans has always reflected the city's strong Catholic roots. Indeed, St. Louis Cathedral across from Jackson Square stands as perhaps the most widely recognized face of New Orleans. The cathedral, though, is just one of the many stunning churches that beautifully display the Crescent City's long and diverse Catholic heritage. Splendors of Faith showcases thirteen of these historic churches of exceptional architectural and artistic merit, revealing scenic treasures that lie mostly beyond the well-worn tourist paths"--Page 2 of cover.
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- Creator
- text by Charles E. Nolan ; photographs by Frank J. Methe
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- Language
- English
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- Publication
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- Baton Rouge, La. : Louisiana State University Press, ©2010
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource (134 pages) : color illustrations, maps
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- ISBNs
- 9780807138007, 0807138002, 9780807136829, 0807136824, 9780807136829
- OCLC
- ocn714821405
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-134).
- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France -- Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Church -- Holy Name of Jesus Church -- Immaculate Conception Church -- Mater Dolorosa Church -- Our Lady of the Rosary Church -- St. Anthony of Padua Church -- St. Francis of Assisi Church -- St. Joseph Church -- St. Mary's Assumption Church -- St. Patrick Church -- St. Peter Claver Church -- St. Stephen Church -- Appendix 1 : map and addresses of churches -- Appendix 2 : New Orleans Catholic Parishes -- Bibliography