National Register of Historic Places

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Old

Nome, Nome County, Alaska
Listed
March 8, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00000149

About this property

Old St. Joseph's Catholic Church, now Old St. Joe's Hall, is a historic former church building at Anvil City Square in Nome, Alaska. Designed by J.B. Randell of Seattle, Washington and built in 1901, it is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is also the only wood-frame Gothic Revival church in Alaska, and is one of the most visible buildings in the city. Originally located at the corner of West King Place and Steadman Street, it served as a church until 1944. It fell into disrepair, resulting in the removal of its distinctive tall steeple. In 1995, it was given to the city, which moved it to Anvil City Square the following year and restored it. It now serves as a community hall. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2000.

Location

Nome, Nome County, Alaska
64.50000, -165.40763

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Sources

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When was St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Old listed on the National Register?

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Old was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 2000.

What type of historic resource is St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Old?

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Old is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Old is recorded as the industrial era.

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