We finally were given the opportunity to see the inside of Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, one of the oldest and most historic parishes in St. Louis. Its appearance has changed over the years, first due to the tornado that altered its exterior form from the original design above, and then later in the…
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Hyde Park in the Morning Light #1, Most Holy Trinity
Walking the streets of Hyde Park, the tall spires of Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church can be seen peeking through the windows of houses, or rising above the Mansard roof lines. The white limestone contrasts nicely with the red brick and black roofs of the surrounding houses. “In the year of our Lord, 1898,…
Most Holy Trinity, Eastern Morning Light
The massive Most Holy Trinity stands defiantly a block away from the interstate, still in business even after population decline in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Repairs have been made recently to the copper flashing on the crossing. I first photographed the church back in March of 2008, and here are some old photos from October…
New Copper, Most Holy Trinity
I spotted the new copper shining all the way from St. Louis Avenue, a mile to the south. Up close, the new copper doesn’t shine as much, but it’s still great to see that the old church is keeping up with maintenance. It is expensive to take care of giant stone buildings.
More Holy Trinity Church, Hyde Park
Almost exactly three years later, I returned and took some photographs of Holy Trinity Church in Hyde Park. The first time was a dramatic, sunny midday shoot, while this time the long, golden rays of light from the setting sun cast the church in a totally different way. It’s a strange, but beautiful Gothic Revival…