The Dalles in Wasco County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
St. Peter's Church
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2017
1. St. Peter's Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Peter's Church. . St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church was completed in 1898 in the Gothic Revival style. The steeple rises to a height of 176 feet and is surmounted by a cross and a six-foot tall cock weathervane. Stained glass windows, a tin ceiling cover embossed with abstract floral designs, painted portrait medallions, an altar of Carrara marble, and a pipe organ of rare tigerwood are noteworthy features of the church interior. This landmark was saved from destruction by citizens’ action in 1970 and now represents the cultural and artistic community of The Dalles in the late 1800s.
St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church was completed in 1898 in the Gothic Revival style. The steeple rises to a height of 176 feet and is surmounted by a cross and a six-foot tall cock weathervane. Stained glass windows, a tin ceiling cover embossed with abstract floral designs, painted portrait medallions, an altar of Carrara marble, and a pipe organ of rare tigerwood are noteworthy features of the church interior. This landmark was saved from destruction by citizens’ action in 1970 and now represents the cultural and artistic community of The Dalles in the late 1800s.
Erected by City of The Dalles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 45° 36.157′ N, 121° 11.249′ W. Marker is in The Dalles, Oregon, in Wasco County. Marker is on Lincoln Street near West 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Lincoln Street, The Dalles OR 97058, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 7, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
