Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then & Now Collection."
STEVE HARMON
Hutch Post Contributor
Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the southeast corner of East 5th and North Poplar.
In the fall of 1872, the Rev. F.P. Swenbergh organized the first Catholic congregation. Father Swenbergh lived in Newton and came over on weekdays to say Mass.
In 1882, the first Catholic church was built on the southwest corner of 2nd and Maple. The Rev. Paul Ponziglioni was the first pastor. The first photo shows that building.
The church was moved to 201 E. 5th in 1897.
The Rev. William Farrell came in July 1908 and brought about the construction of the present church building. Construction started in 1910 and was dedicated May 1911. The second photo shows the construction crew with the church coming up in the background.
The old wooden church was sold to the Calvary United Brethren and moved to 502 W. Ave A. The third photo shows the St. Teresa's "Cathedral" in all its glory in 1916.
The fourth photo shows the original altar installed in 1917.
In later years, the parish added schools, rectories, nuns' homes and a family center. The fifth photo shows the St. Teresa's Catholic Church today, still going strong after 114 years.
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Throwback Thursday is brought to you by:
Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce
STRATACA Kansas Underground Salt Museum