AIA Indy January Program - The History & Architecture of St. Mary's

317 North New Jersey Street,Indianapolis IN 46204

19 January, 2022

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AIA Indy January Program presented by Jim Kienle, FAIA - The History & Architecture of St. Mary's Catholic Church PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY JANUARY 19TH. Designed by German-born architect Hermann Gaul as an homage to the cathedral in his native Cologne, St. Mary’s is recognized as one of the best examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the Midwest. Bishop Francis Chatard and the Reverend Anthony Scheideler directed construction of the church to serve the city’s German immigrants, conducting services in German until well into the twentieth century. Today, the church continues to serve Indianapolis’s immigrant community by offering a Mass in Spanish. Join AIA Indy members, sponsors and friends as Jim Kienle, FAIA, discusses the history and architecture of this treasure of downtown Indianapolis. A Happy Hour will take place after the presentation at the Rathskeller, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 . This program has been submitted for 1 LU of AIA CE Credit. Special thanks to Jim Kienle, FAIA, for making this program possible. MISSION STATEMENT - The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architecture profession and the resource for its members in service to society.