parish photo album. 1882first church 1882first rectory
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Parish Photo Album
1882—First church
1882—First rectory
Early church
Original Baptismal book
Early parishioners
1891—Tony Huber Boots & Shoes (local business)
Local businessman (Tony Huber) and son
Scene from Lincoln Ave.
Scene from Lincoln Ave.
1549 Diversey Pkwy.
1900—Wedding
St. Alphonsus school
1897—St. Alphonsus school orchestra
1909—St. Alphonsus School class - girls
1909—St. Alphonsus School 5th grade class– boys
1909—St. Alphonsus School 3rd grade class – boys
1912—First Communion
1914
Old parish interior turned into parish hall
Our Mother of Perpetual Help altar
1918—Redemptorist community
Aerial view of St. Alphonsus
1926—International Eucharistic Congress
1926
1926
1928—Convent
Career day priests
1936—Altar boys
1940—May procession
1940—May procession
1950—Church fire
1950—Church fire
1950—Church fire
1950—Church fire
1950—Reconstruction after fire
1957—St. Alphonsus Rockets football team
1957—Champion St. Alphonsus Rockets baseball team
1960s—Wedding
1972
1970s—Wedding
Help us fill in St. Al’s history by sharing your photos!
E-mail your photos with descriptions to [email protected], or send them to the Parish Office with attention to the 125th Anniversary History
Committee. (Photos will be returned or archived at your request.)
Don’t forget to include your name and contact information.
St. Alphonsus Church1429 W. WellingtonChicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773-525-0709