St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Church, Roman Catholic church in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The brick Romanesque Revival structure on Howard Street featured brownstone trim, buttressed walls, round-arch windows, and a prominent square tower rising to octagonal sections.
The church, constructed between 1873 and 1877, served as the first dedicated place of worship for French Canadian immigrants in Springfield until its closure in 2005.
French Catholics from St. Michael's parish established this religious center, which reflected the architectural influences of Quebec through Friar Gagnier's design choices.
The building operated for 130 years before its demolition in March 2008, with the site now transformed into a commercial space at Howard Street and East Columbus Avenue.
The construction process began with the basement completion in 1873, allowing religious services to commence four years before the entire structure was finished.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.09778,-72.58778
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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