Gesu Church, Milwaukee
Gesu Church is a historic Jesuit parish in Milwaukee, affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese but partnered with Marquette University since 1991 to serve its downtown campus and neighborhood. Founded in 1849 as Saint Gall's Parish, it originally served Irish Catholic immigrants in Milwaukee鈥檚 Tory Hill area. After a merger with Holy Name Church, the parish was renamed Gesu in 1893, honoring the Church of the Gesu in Rome鈥攖he burial place of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
The cornerstone was laid before a crowd of 20,000 on May 23, 1893, and the church was dedicated in December 1894. Designed by architect Henry C. Koch, the church's French Gothic architecture draws inspiration from the Cathedral of Chartres and includes two asymmetrical spires, a rose window, and intricate stained glass. Notably, the granite columns inside鈥攄onated by Harriet L. Cramer鈥攁re considered unique in the U.S.
Today, Gesu Church holds daily Mass and draws more than 2,500 attendees each weekend. It鈥檚 listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been a Milwaukee Landmark since 1975. Over the years, it has hosted notable figures such as actor Pat O鈥橞rien and held significant events, including the 1954 funeral of Fred Miller, president of the Miller Brewing Company.
The cornerstone was laid before a crowd of 20,000 on May 23, 1893, and the church was dedicated in December 1894. Designed by architect Henry C. Koch, the church's French Gothic architecture draws inspiration from the Cathedral of Chartres and includes two asymmetrical spires, a rose window, and intricate stained glass. Notably, the granite columns inside鈥攄onated by Harriet L. Cramer鈥攁re considered unique in the U.S.
Today, Gesu Church holds daily Mass and draws more than 2,500 attendees each weekend. It鈥檚 listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been a Milwaukee Landmark since 1975. Over the years, it has hosted notable figures such as actor Pat O鈥橞rien and held significant events, including the 1954 funeral of Fred Miller, president of the Miller Brewing Company.
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Sight Name: Gesu Church
Sight Location: Milwaukee, USA (See walking tours in Milwaukee)
Sight Type: Religious
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