A 1915 church complex by architect Frank Parker that lost its steeple to a 1930 storm and now houses the Prescott Center for the Arts.
At a glance
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Rectory is a complex of buildings in Prescott, Arizona. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 2016 it has served as the Prescott Center for the Arts, formerly the Prescott Fine Arts Association. The parish itself moved to 150 Fleury Avenue.
History
Sacred Heart Catholic Church was founded in 1871. The complex was designed by architect Frank Parker and built in 1915. The buildings served the parish until 1969. A storm destroyed the steeple in 1930. In 2016 the buildings became the Prescott Center for the Arts.
What you see
The church is asserted to be one of the best examples of nineteenth century religious architecture in Arizona. The steeple is gone. The walls and massing remain from the 1915 construction.
Cultural significance
The National Register listing recognises the complex’s architectural and historical value. The assertion about its nineteenth century religious architecture places it among Arizona’s notable early church buildings.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Prescott, Arizona
- Coordinates: 34.544, -112.4674
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Practical information & getting there
The complex is in Prescott, Arizona. It now operates as the Prescott Center for the Arts. Check local listings for exhibitions and events.
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