Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church

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Image Number006-1151DateFall 1976DescriptionFront entrance of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto located at 218 Ruxton in Manitou Springs. The town's first Catholic Parish was established in 1882 and master builders Archie and Angus Gillis completed this Gothic-influenced, shingle-style church in June of 1889. The Gillises were also responsible for the construction of Miramont Castle and other notable buildings in Manitou Springs and Denver. On August 3, 1903, fire destroyed the building just after stained glass windows were installed. Father Andreas B. Casey held services in a tent and determined to rebuild immediately. With the help of the Gillis brothers, and donations from Colorado Springs founder General Palmer and anonymous benefactors, the Church was rebuilt and rededicated October 1903. In February 1905, a replica of the grotto to Our Lady of Lourdes was erected in memory of Father M.F.Callanan's mother.PhotographerGulliford, AndrewLocationManitou Springs (Colo.)SubjectCatholic church buildingsReligious facilitiesCollectionHistoric Sites and StructuresPublisherPikes Peak Library DistrictOriginal FormatNegativesPhysical Description35mm b&w negative

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