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The church's cornerstone is dated 1893
Steps rise inside of the entry narthex. Actually, there is another large, level narthex just inside of these doors; which was a later modification, made by partitioning the nave.
The tall nave.
The reredos behind the altar.
The tabernacle.
The large and prominent crucifix.
Altars of Mary and Joseph flank the main altar.
The ambry in Saint Joseph's altar contains the Holy Oils blessed by the bishop each year.
One of the crosses from the consecration of the church.
The XIVth Station of the Cross in mosaic
The window behind the choir loft, depicting St. Cecilia, King David, and the 4 Evangelists.
Parish Offices: Formerly the Sisters’ Convent, at 519 East 4th Street.
The view behind the school, at dusk, with the Clark Bridge in the background.
Geographically, Alton is probably the hilliest city in the region.