St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church, on the northeast corner of North Court and Fourth Streets, was designed by C.I. Krajewski of Dubuque, Iowa in the Gothic Revival style.
Constructed of Bedford Limestone (over brick), this building replaced a smaller stone church built on the same site in 1860-61. The use of stone, lavish carvings at the entrances, stone tracery at the windows, and buttresses along the walls give the church a strong sense of a medieval cathedral.
A 60' tall bell tower is located at the southwest corner. The tower features a copper-covered lantern and cross, and copper covered shutters.
103 E Fourth St - Ottumwa, IA
- Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
- Architect, builder, or engineer: McGough Bros., Krajewski, C.I.
- Architectural Style: Late Gothic Revival
- Area of Significance: Architecture
- Period of Significance: 1925-1949
- Owner: Private
- Historic Function: Religion
- Historic Sub-function: Church Related Residence, Religious Structure
- Current Function: Religion
- Current Sub-function: Church Related Residence, Religious Structure
It is on the National Register of Historic Places.