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Irish Churches of the Village
…built by notable Irish-American architect Patrick Keely, who designed and built almost 600 Catholic churches in the Eastern United States and Canada. Built on the corner of Avenue B and…
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Irish Churches of the Village
…architect Patrick Keely, who designed and built almost 600 Catholic churches in the Eastern United States and Canada. Built on the corner of Avenue B and 8th Street, the cornerstone…
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Saved from the Wrecking Ball: St. Brigid’s Church
…St. Brigid’s organ case designed by Patrick Keely Construction started in 1848. Work was conducted by the Irish shipwrights from the nearby East River boatyards, or the Dry Dock District…
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Touring the Churches of the East Village
…who worked in the East River shipyards in the Dry Dock District, was designed by notable Irish-American architect Patrick Keely, who also completed a number of interior details including the…
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Map It! 7th Street Place
…8th Street. The church was constructed from the late 1840s to 1856 by Irish immigrants and designed by notable Irish-American architect Patrick Keely. The alley was situated within the Leanderts…
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Immigrant Heritage Day – Taking a Walk to the Immigrant East Village
…Nativity. Construction began in 1848 by Irish shipwrights for those fleeing the Great Irish Famine. The architect of the church was Patrick Keely, who hand-carved the gothic altarpieces himself. The…
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