Saint Patrick’s Church: The first Catholic parish in the federal city, it is located on land purchased in 1794.
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This parish was established by Bishop John Carroll in 1794. The initial meeting place of the congregation was a house at the corner of 10th & E streets NW. The congregation worshiped at three other locations prior to this location, which was designed by Laurence J. O'Connor and blessed on November 3, 1872. 12 years later, on November 2, 1884, the first mass was celebrated at the new church. The official dedication took place on December 28, 1884. Additions, designed by Wood, Donn & Deming, were completed in 1904.
This Gothic Revival style church underwent renovations in anticipation of its 1984 bicentennial, yet it still retains most of its historical character, including the baptistery, holy water fonts, and stained glass windows depicting Marian themes and scenes from the life of St. Patrick.
DC Inventory: November 8, 1964 (Joint Committee on Landmarks)
Within Downtown Historic District
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Interior view looking down aisle to chancel - St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 619 Tenth Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA