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SAINT RAPHAEL'S RECTORY. Located at 231 Bluff, this square three-storied red brick [[GEORGIAN REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] building was constructed by Bishop [[SMYTH, Clement|Clement SMYTH]] in 1858 to complement the new cathedral. The rectory has over twenty rooms and eight baths. Each of the entry's solid oak doors weigh four hundred pounds. The unusual doors with beveled and stained glass were purchased by [[FREUND, Anton A. "Tony|Anton A. "Tony" FREUND]] for the total sum of five dollars each when a Cooper mansion located where the [[FEDERAL | SAINT RAPHAEL'S RECTORY. Located at 231 Bluff, this square three-storied red brick [[GEORGIAN REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE]] building was constructed by Bishop [[SMYTH, Clement|Clement SMYTH]] in 1858 to complement the new cathedral. The rectory has over twenty rooms and eight baths. Each of the entry's solid oak doors weigh four hundred pounds. The unusual doors with beveled and stained glass were purchased by [[FREUND, Anton A. "Tony"|Anton A. "Tony" FREUND]] for the total sum of five dollars each when a Cooper mansion located where the [[FEDERAL COURT]] later stood was torn down. Above the doors is a semi-circular fanlight of stained glass. | ||
The rectory has enjoyed continuous maintenance since it was built. Entering the first floor, visitors will see an elaborate clock, made in Germany in the Black Forest. The clock was originally in the Stout House. The hallways are adorned with oils of religious subjects, copied by the students of great masters, purchased by Archbishop [[BECKMANN, Francis J.|Francis J. BECKMANN]]. In the library, over the fireplace, is an Italian carved fifteenth century relief of the crucifixion, the oldest item in the building. The first floor features two original marble fireplaces. The main staircase is lit by a beautifully colored stained glass window from Munich. On the second floor is a suite of rooms used by Monsignor Ressler as his private quarters. There is also an "Antique Room," which has a complete matched burled walnut bedroom set and another guest room and bath. | The rectory has enjoyed continuous maintenance since it was built. Entering the first floor, visitors will see an elaborate clock, made in Germany in the Black Forest. The clock was originally in the Stout House. The hallways are adorned with oils of religious subjects, copied by the students of great masters, purchased by Archbishop [[BECKMANN, Francis J.L.|Francis J.L. BECKMANN]]. In the library, over the fireplace, is an Italian carved fifteenth century relief of the crucifixion, the oldest item in the building. The first floor features two original marble fireplaces. The main staircase is lit by a beautifully colored stained glass window from Munich. On the second floor is a suite of rooms used by Monsignor Ressler as his private quarters. There is also an "Antique Room," which has a complete matched burled walnut bedroom set and another guest room and bath. | ||
Revision as of 23:38, 8 June 2009
SAINT RAPHAEL'S RECTORY. Located at 231 Bluff, this square three-storied red brick GEORGIAN REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE building was constructed by Bishop Clement SMYTH in 1858 to complement the new cathedral. The rectory has over twenty rooms and eight baths. Each of the entry's solid oak doors weigh four hundred pounds. The unusual doors with beveled and stained glass were purchased by Anton A. "Tony" FREUND for the total sum of five dollars each when a Cooper mansion located where the FEDERAL COURT later stood was torn down. Above the doors is a semi-circular fanlight of stained glass.
The rectory has enjoyed continuous maintenance since it was built. Entering the first floor, visitors will see an elaborate clock, made in Germany in the Black Forest. The clock was originally in the Stout House. The hallways are adorned with oils of religious subjects, copied by the students of great masters, purchased by Archbishop Francis J.L. BECKMANN. In the library, over the fireplace, is an Italian carved fifteenth century relief of the crucifixion, the oldest item in the building. The first floor features two original marble fireplaces. The main staircase is lit by a beautifully colored stained glass window from Munich. On the second floor is a suite of rooms used by Monsignor Ressler as his private quarters. There is also an "Antique Room," which has a complete matched burled walnut bedroom set and another guest room and bath.