St Michael's Catholic Church, Chicago
Unveiled in 1869, the walls of St Mike's were all that remained after the Chicago Fire swept through Old Town, making it one of only six structures to survive - and the tallest in the city until 1885.
Unveiled in 1869, the walls of St Mike's were all that remained after the Chicago Fire swept through Old Town, making it one of only six structures to survive - and the tallest in the city until 1885. A tower was added in 1887, and the current stained glass windows date from 1902. It serves the Redemptorist faith, a branch of Catholicism, with seating for more than 1000 people.
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About St Michael's Catholic Church
1633 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
+1-312-642-2498
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