Noble Square in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bell from the First Holy Trinity Church

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 8, 2024

1. Bell from the First Holy Trinity Church Marker

Inscription. [Text in Polish:]
Dzwon „Niepokalane Poczecie" pochodzacy z pierwszego kościola pw. Świętej Trójcy z 1873 roku.

Pomysl, realizację i sponsorowanie całego projektu zawdzięczamy firmie CMD Conveyor, Inc. Szczególne podziękowania dla Caseyego Czochary i Jacka Szudego.

Na pamiątkę 100-lecia objawień Matki Bożej Fatimskiej.

[English translation:]
The "Immaculate Conception" bell from the first Holy Trinity Church from 1873.

We owe the idea, implementation and sponsorship of the entire project to CMD Conveyor, Inc. Special thanks to Casey Czochara and Jacek Szudy.

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.

Erected 2018 by The Parishioners of Holy Trinity Church.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 41° 54.143′ N, 87° 39.818′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Noble Square. It is on Noble Street south of Division Street. The

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marker and the bell are behind Holy Trinity Catholic Church and its school building, about 75 yards from the church's front on Noble Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1118 North Noble Street, Chicago IL 60642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Polish National Alliance Building (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elizabeth Peabody Public School Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northwestern University Settlement House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home & Bank Trust Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Milly’s Pizza in the Pan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pulaski Park Fieldhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); The 1992 River West Gas Fires (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Lothrop Motley Public School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. This Holy Trinity Catholic Church is not to be confused with several other churches named Holy Trinity around Chicago. In particular, Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Church, a Chicago Landmark, is exactly a mile due west of here in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood.

Regarding Bell from the First Holy Trinity Church. Holy Trinity was founded in 1872 to relieve overcrowding at St. Stanislaus Kostka, the first Polish Catholic church in the West Town neighborhood (that church

Bell from the First Holy Trinity Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 8, 2024

2. Bell from the First Holy Trinity Church

still stands today, about two blocks due north of Holy Trinity). The parish has survived despite many threats to its existence over the past 75 years, starting with the construction of the Kennedy Expressway, which was built right through this Polish neighborhood, leading many of its residents to move out. It is one of several Polish churches that loom prominently over the Kennedy today.

Also see . . . Holy Trinity Church history. From the church's official site

Excerpt: "The parish was long identified with the Polish National Alliance since many its parishioners were the Alliance’s most active members. Construction of the Kennedy Expressway which cut through the heart of Chicago’s Polonia began a period of decline for the parish as many long-time residents were forced to relocate. Attorney General Robert Kennedy attended Mass here as part of the festivities surrounding the annual Polish Constitution Day Parade in 1961. The parish came under the jurisdiction of The Resurrectionists in 1975 and in 1988 of the Society of Christ Fathers who continue to administer it. On September 14, 2006, the parish hosted Polish Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski during a Mass celebrating his visit to Chicago."

(Submitted on October 8, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Shrine behind Holy Trinity Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 8, 2024

3. Shrine behind Holy Trinity Church

The bell is right behind the location where this photo was taken.

Holy Trinity Church from the side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 8, 2024

4. Holy Trinity Church from the side

The bell is to the right, around the back of the church.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 8, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.