Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Bernard's Catholic Church

1926 - 1927

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 12, 2011

1. St. Bernard's Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. Since it was founded in 1907, St. Bernard's Parish has been a religious and social focus of neighborhood life on the East side. This imposing church building was erected during a decade of heavy construction activity among Madison's religious institutions, much of which was directed toward serving the rapidly growing suburbs. The native sandstone structure was the largest Catholic church in the city when it was built. The architect, John Flad, designed many Catholic churches throughout the Midwest.

Erected 1981 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 66.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 43° 5.643′ N, 89° 20.7′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of Atwood Avenue and Corry Street, on the left when traveling east on Atwood Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2450 Atwood Avenue, Madison WI 53704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Elmside" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herman J. Loftsgordon House (about 700

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feet away); Steinle Turret Machine Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lizard Effigy Mound (approx. ¼ mile away); Lt. Gerald Stull USAF (approx. 0.3 miles away); Corry Carriage House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Riley House (approx. 0.3 miles away); "Let The Great Spirits Soar" (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This is a list of markers for buildings designed by John Flad.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 12, 2011

2. St. Bernard's Catholic Church Marker

The marker is between the left and center doors.

St. Bernard's Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 12, 2011

3. St. Bernard's Catholic Church

The east side of the church.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 12, 2011

4. St. Bernard's Catholic Church

The west side of the church.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 12, 2011

5. St. Bernard's Catholic Church

Another view of the west side of the church.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,589 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.