Monthly Archives: December 2015

Jehovah Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN

Posted on December 23, 2015 by

I was lucky enough to visit this church on a trip the Twin Cities early in 2015 and it was a revelation. Designed in 1963, both the interior and exterior are filled with striking details. Unfortunately the area around the … Continue reading →

Posted in Minnesota, St. Paul | 1 Comment

Our Lady of Victory Church, Financial District, NYC

Posted on December 19, 2015 by

This church among the canyons of Lower Manhattan is a staid affair. The red brick, limestone trim, symmetrical front facade, and classical statuary make the building feel older than its actual construction date of 1944-1947. Only the flatness of some … Continue reading →

Posted in Manhattan, New York City, New York State | Leave a comment

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Chinatown, NYC

Posted on December 8, 2015 by

Another one from the exhibition, Chinese Style: Rediscovering the Architecture of Poy Gum Lee, 1923-1968, at the Museum of Chinese in America. Definitely worth seeing  and it’s just been extended through March 2016. In the show, Curator Kerri Culhane examines the … Continue reading →

Posted in Manhattan, New York City, New York State | Leave a comment

St. Thomas More Church, Morristown, NJ

Posted on December 1, 2015 by

This relatively simple church on the outskirts of Morristown, New Jersey was designed by New Jersey-based firm Genovese and Maddelene in 1967. The land came from the Sisters of Charity, based nearby at the sprawling Academy of St. Elizabeth’s. According … Continue reading →

Posted in New Jersey | Leave a comment