St. Leo Catholic Church
by Fran Riley
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St. Leo Catholic Church
Artist
Fran Riley
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Photograph - Digital Photo
Description
In Lewistown, Montana, the first Catholic church was a small frame structure built in 1888. By 1915 the congregation had grown and reached a peak that the need for a new church became critical. The well known firm of Link and Haire designed the new church and work began in 1915. It was dedicated on Nov. 12, 1916. The design of St. Leo is a blend of Italian Early Christian and Romanesque styling on a Roman cross plan. The campanile, or bell tower, rises to a height of 95 feet. Blind arcading, exterior buttressing, rose windows and intricate brick work with terra cotta highlights complement the integrity and nobility of this beautiful architectural work.
See more of my church photos in my Churches Collection.
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October 2nd, 2018
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