NRHP: St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and Church Complex

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St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and Church Complex

NRHP Reference #: 11000106

NRHP Listing Date: 20110321

Location

1302-1316 S. 5th St, Crofton, Knox County, Nebraska

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Summary

Constructed in 1911 and 1952, respectively, the Rose of Lima School and the St. Rose of Lima Church are significant for their role as the center of primary Catholic education for the Crofton area from 1911 through the present day. Together, each building of the complex (school, church, rectory, and convent) creates a cohesive unit representing architectural styles ranging from Italian Renaissance Revival to Contemporary Ranch. The school and the church represent the early works of significant architects William L. Steele and James E. Loftus, respectively. Additionally, the school's construction and continued significance through the 1960s parallels broad trends in Catholic parochial education in the United States and in Nebraska.

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