HISTORIC RESOURCE INVENTORY FORM
Resource Address: 40 N Austin Blvd Oak Park Illinois 60302 USA County: Cook Historic name: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Present name: St. Catherine of Siena/St. Lucy Catholic Church Local place name: Visible from public right of way: Yes Ownership: Owner/Address: Land unit size: Site/Setting:
Lat/Long: 41.8818026731014100, -87.7752779393562200 [WGS84] UTM: Zone 16T, 435674.4255 mE, 4636943.5937 mN Parcel No.
Historical Information Historic Function: Religion: Religious Facility Current Function: Religion: Religious Facility Construction Date: ca. 1930-1939 , documented 1930* Architect: Joseph McCarthy & Associates Original or Significant Owners: Catholic Bishop of Chicago Builder: W. J. Lynch Company Significant Date/Period: Developer: Areas of Significance:
Architectural Information Category: building, Church Style: Gothic Revival Additions Structural: masonry Exterior Material(s): original brick, original stone Alterations (2011) Moved Stories: 3.5, Bays: Roof Material: original slate Other Form or Plan: Cathedral/Church, cruciform Roof Type: Cross gable Ancillary structures: Foundation: Windows: original Stained Glass multi gothic General condition: Excellent Chimney(s): Basement: Porch: single-story single-bay Porte Cochere
Historical Summary: Ground was broken on Nov. 22, 1930 and the church was dedicated in 1931. The parish was founded in 1889, with the original church located on Mayfield and Lake in Austin. It burned down in 1917. The parishes of St. Catherin of Siena and St. Lucy merged in 1974. St. Lucy was formed in 1911 and was formerly located at 5916 W. Lake (now Mars Hill Baptist Church). Joseph McCarthy designed 43 catholic churches, 3 cathedrals and 4 hospitals, including St. Luke's in River Forest, St. Giles in Oak Park and the Seminary at Mundelein, IL.
Status (Current Listing or Designation) Evaluation (Preparer's Assessment of Eligibility) National: indiv. district landmrk. Recommendation Level of potential eligibility Landmark potential State/Province: indiv. district landmrk. Individually eligible National National Eligible as contributing resource State State Local: indiv. district landmrk. Not eligible / non-contributing Local Local Ridgeland/Oak Park Historic District 1983 Not determined Eligibility: Architecture, social and cultural history. Ridgeland/Oak Park Historic District 1994 Integrity: High integrity in terms of design, materials and windows.
Inventory Sheet : St. Catherine of Siena/St. Lucy Catholic Church : 40 N Austin Blvd Oak Park Cook Illinois 40 N Austin Blvd Oak Park, Illinois (pg. 2)
Description/Remarks This is a 3.5-story church in the Gothic Revival style built in 1930. The structural system is masonry. Exterior walls are original brick and original stone. Plymouth (MA) granite and Bedford (IN) limestone masonry construction. The building has a cross gable roof clad in original slate and one spire dormer. Metal spire. Windows are original stained glass, multi-light gothic. The large clerestory stained glass windows were designed in 1931 by Graham Giles in their studio at 1501 W. Chicago Avenue in Chicago. They were executed by Clinton Glass Co. at W. 21st Street and Union Avenue in Chicago. There is a single-story, single-bay porte cochere characterized by a gabled roof clad in copper with square stone posts. Porte cochere over northeast entrance. Primary entry faces Austin with two sets of wood double doors inset within a limestone arched surround raised above grade with concrete steps and landing. Secondary entrances on north and south sides also include wood doors inset within limestone arched surrounds, and one entry within a porte cochere. Limestone trim and decorative details, arched openings, parapets, metal spire, porte cochere. ------Date source: Village of Oak Park building permit archives. Other sources: Building permit records.
Survey and Recorder Project: Historic Resources of Oak Park Sequence/Key no.: Survey Date: April 24, 2014 Prepared By: Douglas Kaarre, AICP Village of Oak Park Report Title/Name: Survey and Planning Previous Surveys: Second District Survey 1978 Inventoried: 06/27/2014 5:50:57 pm Level of Survey: Additional Research Recommended? Last updated: 07/27/2017 4:49:42 pm by / Reconnaissance Intensive Yes No
Inventory Sheet : St. Catherine of Siena/St. Lucy Catholic Church : 40 N Austin Blvd Oak Park Cook Illinois