Basilica of St. Hyacinth, Minor basilica in Avondale, Chicago, United States.
The neoclassical structure features towering spires visible from the Kennedy Expressway and contains 121 relics of Roman Catholic Saints within its walls.
The parish began in 1894 with 40 Polish families, leading to groundbreaking in 1917 and completion of the present church building in 1921.
The basilica stands as a central point for Polish-American religious life, with services conducted in both Polish and English for 8,000 weekend attendees.
Located at 3636 West Wolfram Street, the church provides daily adoration, regular Mass services, and maintains facilities including a school and parking area.
The interior showcases stained glass windows from Meyer Co. of Munich and Zettler Co. of New York, along with a Kilgen Organ installed in 1921.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1921
Architects: Worthmann & Steinbach
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Website: http://sthyacinthbasilica.org
GPS coordinates: 41.93357,-87.71856
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:12
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