When was it published?

July 27, 1866 in The Evening Telegraph

Domestic News July 27, 1866

The Evening Telegraph

Q: What keywords are associated?

Camden Church, Immaculate Conception, Bishop Bailey, Dedication, Gothic Architecture, West Jersey

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

The new Roman Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Camden has been completed after several months of construction and dedicated by Bishop Bailey of Newark. The Gothic-style edifice, built of Trenton brown stone, measures 162 by 65 feet, seats 1500, features a 180-foot tower, and will cost $100,000 total.

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New CHURCH.-The new Roman Catholic church of the Immaculate Conception, which has been in process of erection for several months, is now completed, and is a fine ornament to the corner of Seventh and Market streets, Camden. It has been formally dedicated by Bishop Bailey, of Newark. The edifice is 162 feet long by 65 in width, and the style of architecture in English decorated Gothic. The walls are of Trenton brown stone. It is surmounted by a tower and steeple, 180 feet high, built of solid stone. The church will seat 1500 persons, and, when entirely completed, will cost $100,000. It will be the finest Catholic church in West Jersey, and will contain one great convenience, a good clock.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Camden Church Immaculate Conception Bishop Bailey Dedication Gothic Architecture West Jersey

What entities or persons were involved?

Bishop Bailey

Where did it happen?

Camden

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Camden

Key Persons

Bishop Bailey

Outcome

church completed and dedicated; seats 1500 persons; total cost $100,000; finest catholic church in west jersey; includes a good clock.

Event Details

The new Roman Catholic church of the Immaculate Conception, erected for several months, is completed at the corner of Seventh and Market streets. It is 162 feet long by 65 feet wide, in English decorated Gothic style, with walls of Trenton brown stone and a 180-foot high tower and steeple of solid stone. It has been formally dedicated by Bishop Bailey of Newark.