Saint Joseph's Church and Chapel

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Description: 1951 / 1952 photo of Saint Joseph's Church sanctuary with worshipers. The church, the largest in Vermont, was finished in 1887, but the parish itself began in 1850. A centennial history of the parish was published in 1987 and has a detailed history of the building's design and construction. Here one sees the full panoply of religious artifacts and decoration known before the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, some of which can be seen at St. Joseph's today. These include a reproduction of DaVinci's "Last Supper," numerous statues of saints and angels, at least 3 American flags, perhaps a flag of Vatican City, flowers, plants, and special lighting. In addition, a man standing in the middle of the church appears to be playing a trumpet. The occasion of this particular mass is not known.

Subject: Church buildings.; Musicians.; Priests.; Statues.; Worship programs.; St. Joseph Co-Cathedral (Burlington, Vt.).; Burlington (Vt.).

Note [Digital Version]: 2009-10-10, Center for Digital Initiatives, University of Vermont Libraries

Source Document Location: University of Vermont Libraries. Special Collections.

Shelf Location: Louis L. McAllister Photographs, Box B17, Folder 11, Item 02

Access Conditions [Local]: For further information please contact Special Collections, University of Vermont Libaries at uvmsc@uvm.edu.