St Mary's Catholic Church
- Historically Known As: Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin of the Seven Dolors
- Address: 330 5th Ave, N
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1844/00/00 | Adolphus Heiman | Architect | Cornerstone is laid in 1844 for Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin of the Seven. Routinely believed to be design by William Strickland, it was probably design by Nashville architect, Heiman and Hughes. | |||
1847/10/31 | Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin of the Seven Dolors is dedicated by Richard Pius Miles, the first Bishop of Nashville. He was the driving force behind its construction and is now buried there. | |||||
1863/00/00 | Adolphus Heiman | Architect | Designed by Adolphus Heiman, St Mary's belfry is built in 1862 or 1863. | |||
1864/12/15 | During the Battle of Nashville, in the Civil War, the St Mary's is used as a hospital, December 15-16, 1864. | Battle of Nashville |
Particulars for St Mary's Catholic Church: | |
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Area of Significance | Architecture |
Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
Sight Category | Building |
Architectural Style | Greek Revival |
Criteria | Historic Event |
Historic Use | Hospital |
Area of Significance | Military |
Owner | Private |
Area of Significance | Religion |
Historic Use | Religious Property |
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