ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH - Revision history

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	In September, 2010 Dubuque archdiocese officials considered several options while still maintaining the goal of selling the church and its adjacent rectory to pay off the debt of St. Mary's parish. On September 8, 2010 representatives from the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and other dioceses in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin were invited to tour the church and choose statues, chalices, banners, crucifixes and other items that could be used in their own churches. (12)		In September, 2010 Dubuque archdiocese officials considered several options while still maintaining the goal of selling the church and its adjacent rectory to pay off the debt of St. Mary's parish. On September 8, 2010 representatives from the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and other dioceses in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin were invited to tour the church and choose statues, chalices, banners, crucifixes and other items that could be used in their own churches. (12)

	In 2014 business and community leaders formed a group called The Friends of St. Mary's made plans for an area to be known as the St. Mary Church Campus. (13) Bordered by White, Jackson, 15th and 16th, the plans involved three of the campus buildings in a project called Steeple Square. (14) The original St. Mary School would be renovated into apartments and communal space. The church rectory would be redesigned into office space. The church basement would house multipurpose space. The main floor of the church would house customized areas for individual tenants and larger public sites for performing arts and a coffee shop/cafe.		The future of St. Mary's was in large part directed by [[HAGERTY, Duane P.\|Duane P. HAGERTY]]. In 2014 business and community leaders formed a group called The Friends of St. Mary's made plans for an area to be known as the St. Mary Church Campus. (13) Bordered by White, Jackson, 15th and 16th, the plans involved three of the campus buildings in a project called Steeple Square. (14) The original St. Mary School would be renovated into apartments and communal space. The church rectory would be redesigned into office space. The church basement would house multipurpose space. The main floor of the church would house customized areas for individual tenants and larger public sites for performing arts and a coffee shop/cafe.

	In early July 2015, the Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission unanimously approved a request to rezone the St. Mary's Church campus from residential to office commercial. (15) Title to the property was transferred to Friends of St. Mary's, a coalition of business and community leaders. (16)		In early July 2015, the Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission unanimously approved a request to rezone the St. Mary's Church campus from residential to office commercial. (15) Title to the property was transferred to Friends of St. Mary's, a coalition of business and community leaders. (16)
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	[[Image:STEEPLE.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 10, 2016 organizers of the [[STEEPLE SQUARE]] renovation project announced plans for the former church property. Jack McCullough, president of the non-profit group, said Steeple Square would become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The former school would become twelve apartments for clients graduated from the transitional housing program of [[OPENING DOORS]]. The former rectory would eventually house offices for nonprofit organizations while the main church floor and sanctuary would be transformed to an event and community center. Restoration of the church basement would begin in the spring of 2017. (17)		[[Image:STEEPLE.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 10, 2016 organizers of the [[STEEPLE SQUARE]] renovation project announced plans for the former church property. Jack McCullough, president of the non-profit group, said Steeple Square would become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The former school would become twelve apartments for clients graduated from the transitional housing program of [[OPENING DOORS]]. The former rectory would eventually house offices for nonprofit organizations while the main church floor and sanctuary would be transformed to an event and community center. Restoration of the church basement would begin in the spring of 2017. (17)

	In 2022 the former church became the temporary of [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] which rented the facility for Sunday services during the reconstruction of its own north wall.		In 2022 the former church became the temporary of [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] which rented the facility for Sunday services during the reconstruction of its own north wall aided in great measure by Hagarety, CEO of Heritage Works. .

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	The 1987 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1584 White.		The 1987 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed 1584 White.

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	In 1849 crowded conditions at St. Raphael's Church and the inability to adequately minister to the needs of German-speaking families in Dubuque led Bishop [[LORAS, Mathias\|Mathias LORAS]] to grant permission for forty German families from such regions as Westphalia, Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg to form a new congregation. (1) The parish was first called Holy Trinity. (2)		In 1849 crowded conditions at St. Raphael's Church and the inability to adequately minister to the needs of German-speaking families in Dubuque led Bishop [[LORAS, Mathias\|Mathias LORAS]] to grant permission for forty German families from such regions as Westphalia, Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg to form a new congregation. (1) The parish was first called Holy Trinity. (2)

	Members of Holy Trinity Church organized the ~~German Roman Catholic Building Association of Dubuque~~ in 1863 to plan and construct a new church for approximately three hundred families. The site of the was five lots purchased from the Langworthy Estate. (3) [[MULLANY, John\|John MULLANY]], the architect of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]], was chosen to draw the plans while the construction was directed by Father Aloysius Meis. Stone for the church, the first German Catholic Church to be built in Dubuque and the second Catholic church, came from local quarries. When the foundation of the church was finished on September 5, 1864, only $3.03 was left in the treasury. Additional donations and fund-raising brought in the remaining $80,000. E. Brielmaier, an architect, sculptor, and builder, was responsible for much of the interior work of the church.		Members of Holy Trinity Church organized the [[GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF DUBUQUE]] in 1863 to plan and construct a new church for approximately three hundred families. The site of the was five lots purchased from the Langworthy Estate. (3) [[MULLANY, John\|John MULLANY]], the architect of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]], was chosen to draw the plans while the construction was directed by Father Aloysius Meis. Stone for the church, the first German Catholic Church to be built in Dubuque and the second Catholic church, came from local quarries. When the foundation of the church was finished on September 5, 1864, only $3.03 was left in the treasury. Additional donations and fund-raising brought in the remaining $80,000. E. Brielmaier, an architect, sculptor, and builder, was responsible for much of the interior work of the church.

	Mullany designed St. Mary's in the [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] with the steeple, at 250-feet in height, the tallest steeple in the area. Likely patterned from Augustus Pugin's Cathedral in Southwark, London. In 2022 the church was one of the oldest remaining high-Style Gothic Revival church buildings in Iowa. (4)		Mullany designed St. Mary's in the [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] with the steeple, at 250-feet in height, the tallest steeple in the area. Likely patterned from Augustus Pugin's Cathedral in Southwark, London. In 2022 the church was one of the oldest remaining high-Style Gothic Revival church buildings in Iowa. (4)
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	The dedication of the [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] church was delivered by Reverend [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] on February 10, 1867. In the early 1870s, Hook and Hastings Company of Boston, an important 19th century organ builder, installed a three manual tracker-action organ in the choir loft. In 1965 the organ was renovated with new wind chests and additional pipes. (7)		The dedication of the [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] church was delivered by Reverend [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] on February 10, 1867. In the early 1870s, Hook and Hastings Company of Boston, an important 19th century organ builder, installed a three manual tracker-action organ in the choir loft. In 1965 the organ was renovated with new wind chests and additional pipes. (7)

	Due to a shortage of priests, the church had no resident pastor but was attended by Father Gerhard H. Plathe, a missionary. The first permanent pastor, Father William Edmonds, took office on New Year's Eve 1852. Beginning in 1863, with the leadership of Father George Fendrick, members of the church organized the [[GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF DUBUQUE]] whose goal was to construct another church to help serve a parish that contained nearly three hundred families.

	Pew rental was a familiar form of raising money in churches. In January, 1873 the semi-annual receipts from this source totaled $2,213.00. (8)		Pew rental was a familiar form of raising money in churches. In January, 1873 the semi-annual receipts from this source totaled $2,213.00. (8)

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	Members of Holy Trinity Church organized the German Roman Catholic Building Association of Dubuque in 1863 to plan and construct a new church for approximately three hundred families. The site of the was five lots purchased from the Langworthy Estate. (3) [[MULLANY, John\|John MULLANY]], the architect of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]], was chosen to draw the plans while the construction was directed by Father Aloysius Meis. Stone for the church, the first German Catholic Church to be built in Dubuque and the second Catholic church, came from local quarries. When the foundation of the church was finished on September 5, 1864, only $3.03 was left in the treasury. Additional donations and fund-raising brought in the remaining $80,000. E. Brielmaier, an architect, sculptor, and builder, was responsible for much of the interior work of the church.		Members of Holy Trinity Church organized the German Roman Catholic Building Association of Dubuque in 1863 to plan and construct a new church for approximately three hundred families. The site of the was five lots purchased from the Langworthy Estate. (3) [[MULLANY, John\|John MULLANY]], the architect of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]], was chosen to draw the plans while the construction was directed by Father Aloysius Meis. Stone for the church, the first German Catholic Church to be built in Dubuque and the second Catholic church, came from local quarries. When the foundation of the church was finished on September 5, 1864, only $3.03 was left in the treasury. Additional donations and fund-raising brought in the remaining $80,000. E. Brielmaier, an architect, sculptor, and builder, was responsible for much of the interior work of the church.

	Mullany designed St. Mary's in the [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ~~STYLE~~]] ~~of architecture~~ with the steeple, at 250-feet in height, the tallest steeple in the area. Likely patterned from Augustus Pugin's Cathedral in Southwark, London. In 2022 the church was one of the oldest remaining high-Style Gothic Revival church buildings in Iowa. (4)		Mullany designed St. Mary's in the [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] with the steeple, at 250-feet in height, the tallest steeple in the area. Likely patterned from Augustus Pugin's Cathedral in Southwark, London. In 2022 the church was one of the oldest remaining high-Style Gothic Revival church buildings in Iowa. (4)

	In July 1866 a group from the building committee began a city-wide solicitation for funds to complete the spire. (5) The effort was successful and a meeting was held at the [[A. HEEB BREWING COMPANY]] to open bids for the contract. Three bids were received with the lowest price, $4,750, going to John Mullany. (6)		In July 1866 a group from the building committee began a city-wide solicitation for funds to complete the spire. (5) The effort was successful and a meeting was held at the [[A. HEEB BREWING COMPANY]] to open bids for the contract. Three bids were received with the lowest price, $4,750, going to John Mullany. (6)

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	Members of Holy Trinity Church organized the German Roman Catholic Building Association of Dubuque in 1863 to plan and construct a new church for approximately three hundred families. The site of the was five lots purchased from the Langworthy Estate. (3) [[MULLANY, John\|John MULLANY]], the architect of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]], was chosen to draw the plans while the construction was directed by Father Aloysius Meis. Stone for the church, the first German Catholic Church to be built in Dubuque and the second Catholic church, came from local quarries. When the foundation of the church was finished on September 5, 1864, only $3.03 was left in the treasury. Additional donations and fund-raising brought in the remaining $80,000. E. Brielmaier, an architect, sculptor, and builder, was responsible for much of the interior work of the church.		Members of Holy Trinity Church organized the German Roman Catholic Building Association of Dubuque in 1863 to plan and construct a new church for approximately three hundred families. The site of the was five lots purchased from the Langworthy Estate. (3) [[MULLANY, John\|John MULLANY]], the architect of [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]], was chosen to draw the plans while the construction was directed by Father Aloysius Meis. Stone for the church, the first German Catholic Church to be built in Dubuque and the second Catholic church, came from local quarries. When the foundation of the church was finished on September 5, 1864, only $3.03 was left in the treasury. Additional donations and fund-raising brought in the remaining $80,000. E. Brielmaier, an architect, sculptor, and builder, was responsible for much of the interior work of the church.

	Mullany designed St. Mary's in the [[GOTHIC STYLE]] of architecture with the steeple, at 250-feet in height, the tallest steeple in the area. Likely patterned from Augustus Pugin's Cathedral in Southwark, London. In 2022 the church was one of the oldest remaining high-Style Gothic Revival church buildings in Iowa. (4)		Mullany designed St. Mary's in the [[GOTHIC REVIVAL STYLE]] of architecture with the steeple, at 250-feet in height, the tallest steeple in the area. Likely patterned from Augustus Pugin's Cathedral in Southwark, London. In 2022 the church was one of the oldest remaining high-Style Gothic Revival church buildings in Iowa. (4)

	In July 1866 a group from the building committee began a city-wide solicitation for funds to complete the spire. (5) The effort was successful and a meeting was held at the [[A. HEEB BREWING COMPANY]] to open bids for the contract. Three bids were received with the lowest price, $4,750, going to John Mullany. (6)		In July 1866 a group from the building committee began a city-wide solicitation for funds to complete the spire. (5) The effort was successful and a meeting was held at the [[A. HEEB BREWING COMPANY]] to open bids for the contract. Three bids were received with the lowest price, $4,750, going to John Mullany. (6)

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	On January 9, 1976, near disaster struck St. Mary Church when a fire started in the next to the Nativity scene in front of the St. Joseph altar. Smoke escaped above the pipes of the organ in the choir loft and out the steeple, alerting people of the danger. The fire was so hot that it melted light fixtures. The [[FIRE DEPARTMENT]] responded promptly, and the church was miraculously saved.		On January 9, 1976, near disaster struck St. Mary Church when a fire started in the next to the Nativity scene in front of the St. Joseph altar. Smoke escaped above the pipes of the organ in the choir loft and out the steeple, alerting people of the danger. The fire was so hot that it melted light fixtures. The [[FIRE DEPARTMENT]] responded promptly, and the church was miraculously saved.

	In 1999 St. Mary Parish clustered with its neighboring parish, St. Patrick. Both parishes retained their individual identifies, but shared a pastoral administrator and priests. In the 1990s, St. Mary's built a new handicapped entrance located at the northeast corner of the church. The shrinking population in the area, however, forced St. Mary's school to close in 2002. (7)		In 1992, an accessible entrance located in the northeast corner of the church was built with a fully-operating elevator. Further ADA-compliant accessibility and sustainability practices were added with a grant from the [[DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION]]. These included restroom renovations, energy-efficient insulation and electrical outlets, an updated air=conditioning system, and updated handrails. (7)

			In 1999 St. Mary Parish clustered with its neighboring parish, St. Patrick. Both parishes retained their individual identifies, but shared a pastoral administrator and priests. In the 1990s, St. Mary's built a new handicapped entrance located at the northeast corner of the church. The shrinking population in the area, however, forced St. Mary's school to close in 2002. (8)

	In 2009 the former sisters' convent located on Jackson Street housed [[MARIA HOUSE]]. The school building located at the corner of 15th and Jackson housed [[LANTERN CENTER]]. Also located in the building was the Immigration Office for the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]].		In 2009 the former sisters' convent located on Jackson Street housed [[MARIA HOUSE]]. The school building located at the corner of 15th and Jackson housed [[LANTERN CENTER]]. Also located in the building was the Immigration Office for the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]].
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	On May 25, 2010 the final Mass was led in the church by Archbishop [[HANUS, Jerome G.\|Jerome G. HANUS]].		On May 25, 2010 the final Mass was led in the church by Archbishop [[HANUS, Jerome G.\|Jerome G. HANUS]].

	In September, 2010 Dubuque archdiocese officials considered several options while still maintaining the goal of selling the church and its adjacent rectory to pay off the debt of St. Mary's parish. On September 8, 2010 representatives from the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and other dioceses in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin were invited to tour the church and choose statues, chalices, banners, crucifixes and other items that could be used in their own churches. (8)		In September, 2010 Dubuque archdiocese officials considered several options while still maintaining the goal of selling the church and its adjacent rectory to pay off the debt of St. Mary's parish. On September 8, 2010 representatives from the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and other dioceses in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin were invited to tour the church and choose statues, chalices, banners, crucifixes and other items that could be used in their own churches. (9)

	In 2014 business and community leaders formed a group called The Friends of St. Mary's made plans for an area to be known as the St. Mary Church Campus. (9) Bordered by White, Jackson, 15th and 16th, the plans involved three of the campus buildings in a project called Steeple Square. (10) The original St. Mary School would be renovated into apartments and communal space. The church rectory would be redesigned into office space. The church basement would house multipurpose space. The main floor of the church would house customized areas for individual tenants and larger public sites for performing arts and a coffee shop/cafe.		In 2014 business and community leaders formed a group called The Friends of St. Mary's made plans for an area to be known as the St. Mary Church Campus. (10) Bordered by White, Jackson, 15th and 16th, the plans involved three of the campus buildings in a project called Steeple Square. (11) The original St. Mary School would be renovated into apartments and communal space. The church rectory would be redesigned into office space. The church basement would house multipurpose space. The main floor of the church would house customized areas for individual tenants and larger public sites for performing arts and a coffee shop/cafe.

	In early July 2015, the Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission unanimously approved a request to rezone the St. Mary's Church campus from residential to office commercial. (11) Title to the property was transferred to Friends of St. Mary's, a coalition of business and community leaders. (12)		In early July 2015, the Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission unanimously approved a request to rezone the St. Mary's Church campus from residential to office commercial. (12) Title to the property was transferred to Friends of St. Mary's, a coalition of business and community leaders. (13)

	[[Image:STEEPLE.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 10, 2016 organizers of the [[STEEPLE SQUARE]] renovation project announced plans for the former church property. Jack McCullough, president of the non-profit group, said Steeple Square would become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The former school would become twelve apartments for clients graduated from the transitional housing program of [[OPENING DOORS]]. The former rectory would eventually house offices for nonprofit organizations while the main church floor and sanctuary would be transformed to an event and community center. Restoration of the church basement would begin in the spring of 2017. (13)		[[Image:STEEPLE.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 10, 2016 organizers of the [[STEEPLE SQUARE]] renovation project announced plans for the former church property. Jack McCullough, president of the non-profit group, said Steeple Square would become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The former school would become twelve apartments for clients graduated from the transitional housing program of [[OPENING DOORS]]. The former rectory would eventually house offices for nonprofit organizations while the main church floor and sanctuary would be transformed to an event and community center. Restoration of the church basement would begin in the spring of 2017. (14)

	In 2022 the former church became the temporary of [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] which rented the facility for Sunday services during the reconstruction of its own north wall.		In 2022 the former church became the temporary of [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] which rented the facility for Sunday services during the reconstruction of its own north wall.
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	6. "Steeple Square Tour Guide" p. 1		6. "Steeple Square Tour Guide" p. 1

	7. Barton, 12A		7. Ibid., p. 2

			8. Barton, 12A

	8. "January," '''Chronology 2014''', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 1, 2015, p. 4		9. "January," '''Chronology 2014''', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 1, 2015, p. 4

	9. Frenzel, Anthony. "Inspired by St. Mary's," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 11, 2015, p. 1C		10. Frenzel, Anthony. "Inspired by St. Mary's," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 11, 2015, p. 1C

	10. Ibid., p. 4C		11. Ibid., p. 4C

	11. "Rezoning Request for St. Mary's Church Campus Approved," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 2, 2015, p. 3A		12. "Rezoning Request for St. Mary's Church Campus Approved," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 2, 2015, p. 3A

	12. Hogstrom, Erik. "Steeple Square Renovations Set to Take Root," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 10, 2016, p. 1		13. Hogstrom, Erik. "Steeple Square Renovations Set to Take Root," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 10, 2016, p. 1

	13. Ibid., p. 2A		14. Ibid., p. 2A

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	[[Image:STEEPLE.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 10, 2016 organizers of the [[STEEPLE SQUARE]] renovation project announced plans for the former church property. Jack McCullough, president of the non-profit group, said Steeple Square would become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The former school would become twelve apartments for clients graduated from the transitional housing program of [[OPENING DOORS]]. The former rectory would eventually house offices for nonprofit organizations while the main church floor and sanctuary would be transformed to an event and community center. Restoration of the church basement would begin in the spring of 2017. (11)		[[Image:STEEPLE.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 10, 2016 organizers of the [[STEEPLE SQUARE]] renovation project announced plans for the former church property. Jack McCullough, president of the non-profit group, said Steeple Square would become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The former school would become twelve apartments for clients graduated from the transitional housing program of [[OPENING DOORS]]. The former rectory would eventually house offices for nonprofit organizations while the main church floor and sanctuary would be transformed to an event and community center. Restoration of the church basement would begin in the spring of 2017. (11)

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	[[Image:STEEPLE.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 10, 2016 organizers of the [[STEEPLE SQUARE]] renovation project announced plans for the former church property. Jack McCullough, president of the non-profit group, said Steeple Square would become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The former school would become twelve apartments for clients graduated from the transitional housing program of [[OPENING DOORS]]. The former rectory would eventually house offices for nonprofit organizations while the main church floor and sanctuary would be transformed to an event and community center. Restoration of the church basement would begin in the spring of 2017. (11)		[[Image:STEEPLE.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 10, 2016 organizers of the [[STEEPLE SQUARE]] renovation project announced plans for the former church property. Jack McCullough, president of the non-profit group, said Steeple Square would become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The former school would become twelve apartments for clients graduated from the transitional housing program of [[OPENING DOORS]]. The former rectory would eventually house offices for nonprofit organizations while the main church floor and sanctuary would be transformed to an event and community center. Restoration of the church basement would begin in the spring of 2017. (11)

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	In July 1866 a group from the building committee began a city-wide solicitation for funds to complete the spire. (2) The effort was successful and a meeting was held at the [[A. HEEB BREWING COMPANY]] to open bids for the contract. Three bids were received with the lowest price, $4,750, going to John Mullany. (3) The 252-foot tower, the highest in Dubuque, was even then considered one of the finest to be found in the Mississippi Valley.		In July 1866 a group from the building committee began a city-wide solicitation for funds to complete the spire. (2) The effort was successful and a meeting was held at the [[A. HEEB BREWING COMPANY]] to open bids for the contract. Three bids were received with the lowest price, $4,750, going to John Mullany. (3) The 252-foot tower, the highest in Dubuque, was even then considered one of the finest to be found in the Mississippi Valley.

	The dedication of the [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] church was delivered by Reverend [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] on February 10, 1867. In the early 1870s, Hook and Hastings Company of Boston, an important 19th century organ builder, installed a three manual tracker-action organ in the choir loft. In 1965 the organ was ~~rebuilt,~~ and ~~the action was changed to electric~~.		The dedication of the [[GOTHIC REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] church was delivered by Reverend [[HENNESSY, John\|John HENNESSY]] on February 10, 1867. In the early 1870s, Hook and Hastings Company of Boston, an important 19th century organ builder, installed a three manual tracker-action organ in the choir loft. In 1965 the organ was renovated with new wind chests and additional pipes. (4)

	Due to a shortage of priests, the church had no resident pastor but was attended by Father Gerhard H. Plathe, a missionary. The first permanent pastor, Father William Edmonds, took office on New Year's Eve 1852. Beginning in 1863, with the leadership of Father George Fendrick, members of the church organized the [[GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF DUBUQUE]] whose goal was to construct another church to help serve a parish that contained nearly three hundred families.		Due to a shortage of priests, the church had no resident pastor but was attended by Father Gerhard H. Plathe, a missionary. The first permanent pastor, Father William Edmonds, took office on New Year's Eve 1852. Beginning in 1863, with the leadership of Father George Fendrick, members of the church organized the [[GERMAN ROMAN CATHOLIC BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF DUBUQUE]] whose goal was to construct another church to help serve a parish that contained nearly three hundred families.

	Pew rental was a familiar form of raising money in churches. In January, 1873 the semi-annual receipts from this source totaled $2,213.00. (4)		Pew rental was a familiar form of raising money in churches. In January, 1873 the semi-annual receipts from this source totaled $2,213.00. (5)

	[[Image:1916baseballteam.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1916 baseball team]] Saint Mary's Church]]From 1876 to 1883, three bells were installed in the bell tower. These were dedicated to St. John, the Apostle, the Blessed Virgin, and the Crucifixion. The largest bell weighs 5,000 pounds. In 1946 parishioner [[KLAUER, William H.\|William H. KLAUER]] donated automatic bell-ringing equipment.		[[Image:1916baseballteam.png\|left\|thumb\|200px\|1916 baseball team]] Saint Mary's Church]]From 1876 to 1883, three bells were installed in the bell tower. These were dedicated to St. John, the Apostle, the Blessed Virgin, and the Crucifixion. The largest bell weighs 5,000 pounds. In 1946 parishioner [[KLAUER, William H.\|William H. KLAUER]] donated automatic bell-ringing equipment.
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	In 1912 several improvements were made to the interior of the church. The sanctuary was enlarged, two chapels were built in the rear of the church, four side entrances were built and the interior was greatly enhanced when artistic "way of the cross" paintings, stained glass windows and statuary, all from Munich, Germany, were installed. The windows were purchased from the Zetteler Company. F.X. Zetteler, the designer of the windows, was recognized as a master artist. These twelve windows depicted the life of the Blessed Virgin from her presentation in the temple to the scene of her death. The windows were rushed out of Germany prior to the start of [[WORLD WAR I]]. A letter in the files of the parish from the glass studios expressed their apprehension that war might overtake them before the completed windows could be sent to the United States.		In 1912 several improvements were made to the interior of the church. The sanctuary was enlarged, two chapels were built in the rear of the church, four side entrances were built and the interior was greatly enhanced when artistic "way of the cross" paintings, stained glass windows and statuary, all from Munich, Germany, were installed. The windows were purchased from the Zetteler Company. F.X. Zetteler, the designer of the windows, was recognized as a master artist. These twelve windows depicted the life of the Blessed Virgin from her presentation in the temple to the scene of her death. The windows were rushed out of Germany prior to the start of [[WORLD WAR I]]. (6) A letter in the files of the parish from the glass studios expressed their apprehension that war might overtake them before the completed windows could be sent to the United States.

	[[Image:ceilingsm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Theresa Crabill]]		[[Image:ceilingsm.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Theresa Crabill]]
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	On January 9, 1976, near disaster struck St. Mary Church when a fire started in the next to the Nativity scene in front of the St. Joseph altar. Smoke escaped above the pipes of the organ in the choir loft and out the steeple, alerting people of the danger. The fire was so hot that it melted light fixtures. The [[FIRE DEPARTMENT]] responded promptly, and the church was miraculously saved.		On January 9, 1976, near disaster struck St. Mary Church when a fire started in the next to the Nativity scene in front of the St. Joseph altar. Smoke escaped above the pipes of the organ in the choir loft and out the steeple, alerting people of the danger. The fire was so hot that it melted light fixtures. The [[FIRE DEPARTMENT]] responded promptly, and the church was miraculously saved.

	In 1999 St. Mary Parish clustered with its neighboring parish, St. Patrick. Both parishes retained their individual identifies, but shared a pastoral administrator and priests. In the 1990s, St. Mary's built a new handicapped entrance located at the northeast corner of the church. The shrinking population in the area, however, forced St. Mary's school to close in 2002. (5)		In 1999 St. Mary Parish clustered with its neighboring parish, St. Patrick. Both parishes retained their individual identifies, but shared a pastoral administrator and priests. In the 1990s, St. Mary's built a new handicapped entrance located at the northeast corner of the church. The shrinking population in the area, however, forced St. Mary's school to close in 2002. (7)

	In 2009 the former sisters' convent located on Jackson Street housed [[MARIA HOUSE]]. The school building located at the corner of 15th and Jackson housed [[LANTERN CENTER]]. Also located in the building was the Immigration Office for the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]].		In 2009 the former sisters' convent located on Jackson Street housed [[MARIA HOUSE]]. The school building located at the corner of 15th and Jackson housed [[LANTERN CENTER]]. Also located in the building was the Immigration Office for the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]].
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	On May 25, 2010 the final Mass was led in the church by Archbishop [[HANUS, Jerome G.\|Jerome G. HANUS]].		On May 25, 2010 the final Mass was led in the church by Archbishop [[HANUS, Jerome G.\|Jerome G. HANUS]].

	In September, 2010 Dubuque archdiocese officials considered several options while still maintaining the goal of selling the church and its adjacent rectory to pay off the debt of St. Mary's parish. On September 8, 2010 representatives from the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and other dioceses in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin were invited to tour the church and choose statues, chalices, banners, crucifixes and other items that could be used in their own churches. (6)		In September, 2010 Dubuque archdiocese officials considered several options while still maintaining the goal of selling the church and its adjacent rectory to pay off the debt of St. Mary's parish. On September 8, 2010 representatives from the [[ARCHDIOCESE OF DUBUQUE]] and other dioceses in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin were invited to tour the church and choose statues, chalices, banners, crucifixes and other items that could be used in their own churches. (8)

	In 2014 business and community leaders formed a group called The Friends of St. Mary's made plans for an area to be known as the St. Mary Church Campus. (7) Bordered by White, Jackson, 15th and 16th, the plans involved three of the campus buildings in a project called Steeple Square. (8) The original St. Mary School would be renovated into apartments and communal space. The church rectory would be redesigned into office space. The church basement would house multipurpose space. The main floor of the church would house customized areas for individual tenants and larger public sites for performing arts and a coffee shop/cafe.		In 2014 business and community leaders formed a group called The Friends of St. Mary's made plans for an area to be known as the St. Mary Church Campus. (9) Bordered by White, Jackson, 15th and 16th, the plans involved three of the campus buildings in a project called Steeple Square. (10) The original St. Mary School would be renovated into apartments and communal space. The church rectory would be redesigned into office space. The church basement would house multipurpose space. The main floor of the church would house customized areas for individual tenants and larger public sites for performing arts and a coffee shop/cafe.

	In early July 2015, the Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission unanimously approved a request to rezone the St. Mary's Church campus from residential to office commercial. (9) Title to the property was transferred to Friends of St. Mary's, a coalition of business and community leaders. (10)		In early July 2015, the Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission unanimously approved a request to rezone the St. Mary's Church campus from residential to office commercial. (11) Title to the property was transferred to Friends of St. Mary's, a coalition of business and community leaders. (12)

	[[Image:STEEPLE.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 10, 2016 organizers of the [[STEEPLE SQUARE]] renovation project announced plans for the former church property. Jack McCullough, president of the non-profit group, said Steeple Square would become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The former school would become twelve apartments for clients graduated from the transitional housing program of [[OPENING DOORS]]. The former rectory would eventually house offices for nonprofit organizations while the main church floor and sanctuary would be transformed to an event and community center. Restoration of the church basement would begin in the spring of 2017. (11)		[[Image:STEEPLE.png\|left\|thumb\|450px\|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]On March 10, 2016 organizers of the [[STEEPLE SQUARE]] renovation project announced plans for the former church property. Jack McCullough, president of the non-profit group, said Steeple Square would become a centerpiece of the neighborhood. The former school would become twelve apartments for clients graduated from the transitional housing program of [[OPENING DOORS]]. The former rectory would eventually house offices for nonprofit organizations while the main church floor and sanctuary would be transformed to an event and community center. Restoration of the church basement would begin in the spring of 2017. (13)

			In 2022 the former church became the temporary of [[FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST]] which rented the facility for Sunday services during the reconstruction of its own north wall.

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	3. "Let Out the Contract," ''Dubuque Herald'', August 12, 1866, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18660812&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		3. "Let Out the Contract," ''Dubuque Herald'', August 12, 1866, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18660812&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	4. "Renting of Pews," ''Dubuque Herald,'' January 6, 1873, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18730107&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. "Steeple Square Tour Guide" p. 1

			5. "Renting of Pews," ''Dubuque Herald,'' January 6, 1873, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18730107&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			6. "Steeple Square Tour Guide" p. 1

	5. Barton, 12A		7. Barton, 12A

	6. "January," '''Chronology 2014''', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 1, 2015, p. 4		8. "January," '''Chronology 2014''', ''Telegraph Herald'', January 1, 2015, p. 4

	7. Frenzel, Anthony. "Inspired by St. Mary's," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 11, 2015, p. 1C		9. Frenzel, Anthony. "Inspired by St. Mary's," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 11, 2015, p. 1C

	8. Ibid., p. 4C		10. Ibid., p. 4C

	9. "Rezoning Request for St. Mary's Church Campus Approved," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 2, 2015, p. 3A		11. "Rezoning Request for St. Mary's Church Campus Approved," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 2, 2015, p. 3A

	10. Hogstrom, Erik. "Steeple Square Renovations Set to Take Root," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 10, 2016, p. 1		12. Hogstrom, Erik. "Steeple Square Renovations Set to Take Root," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 10, 2016, p. 1

	11. Ibid., p. 2A		13. Ibid., p. 2A