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BLESSING OF THE NEW CHURCH
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After many meetings, discussions, and often bitter struggles, the Croatians were finally able to see their dreams realized. They were able to see their new church located on the "beautiful hill". It was constructed in Romanesque style and seated 550 persons. Its splendor was enhanced by the gift of a $2,000 organ from Andrew Carnegie.
On November 25, 1900, the parishioners, Croatians from the area, friends and various organizations assembled on the "hill" to celebrate the first Holy Mass in the newly constructed church, named St. Nicholas.
The cost of the church including land purchase, pews, church furnishings, and parish house expenses was $33,838. Since the total collection of money including loans from parishioners amounted to $11,141.44, the remaining debt of the church was $23,000.
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