ca. 1919. Tacoma architect C. Frank Mahon drew this delineation of Holy Rosary Church before construction began on the Catholic church in 1920. Located at 520 South 30th Street, its Gothic steeple has long been a Tacoma landmark. Mahon's architectural work for the Catholic Diocese included many schools and churches in Tacoma in addition to Marymount Boys School in Spanaway and St. Martin's College in Lacey. (B2308)

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Holy Rosary Church was originally a wooden structure built in 1891, in 1920 this gothic style building was erected at the same site. This church is 270 feet from the ground to the cross, the steeple is 54 feet. In 1941 Holy Rosary Catholic Church celebrated its 50th anniversary. View of scaffolding in the altar area, three workmen are located on top, the church was likely going through some maintenance or painting. Background view of side chapels, Altar, High Altar, aisle, pews, podium, and religious statues.

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High Mass at the Holy Rosary Church was celebrated on May 26, 1940, on the occasion of Father Anthony Hack's Silver Anniversary in the priesthood. Parishioners filled the Catholic church for this memorable event.

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Processional at Holy Rosary Church on occasion of Father Anthony Hack's Silver Anniversary in the priesthood.

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Processional at Holy Rosary Church on occasion of Father Anthony Hack's Silver Anniversary in the priesthood.

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Processional at Holy Rosary Church on occasion of Father Anthony Hack's Silver Anniversary in the priesthood.

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Processional at Holy Rosary Church on occasion of Father Anthony Hack's Silver Anniversary in the priesthood.

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Processional at Holy Rosary Church on occasion of Father Anthony Hack's Silver Anniversary in the priesthood.

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High Mass at Holy Rosary Church on occasion of Father Anthony Hack's Silver Anniversary in the priesthood. The Silver Sacerdotal was celebrated on May 26, 1940 at the Catholic church located at 520 South 30th St. Father Hack had come to Holy Rosary in 1935 after time spent as pastor of South Tacoma's Church of the Visitation and Seattle's Assumption Church. He had spent his first few years as a priest in Rosly and Black Diamond. (T. Times 5-27-1940, p. 14-article)

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Father Anthony Hack posed with large group of children on steps of Holy Rosary Church on occasion of his Silver Anniversary in the priesthood. The children dressed in white are taking part in the celebration. The children and adults in dark coats are believed to be family members. (T. Times 5/27/1940, pg. 14)

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Father Anthony Hack and a group of children outside Holy Rosary Church on occasion of his Silver Anniversary in the priesthood. Father Hack was ordained in this very same church in 1915. Before coming back to Holy Rosary in 1935, he had been the pastor at the Church of the Visitation and Assumption Church as well as parishes in Roslyn and Black Diamond. (T. Times 5-27-1940, p. 14-article)

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Reverend Father Anthony Hack poses on the steps of the Holy Rosary Church with a large group. Father Hack, the pastor of Holy Rosary, and the church are celebrating his Silver Sacerdotal, marking 25 years of priesthood, with a jubilee. The children dressed in white are taking part in the celebration. The children and adults in dark clothing are believed to be family members. Prior to coming to Holy Rosary in 1935, Father Hack was pastor of the Church of the Visitation in South Tacoma and the Assumption Church in Seattle. His early years in the priesthood were spent in Roslyn and Black Diamond. (T. Times 5/27/1940, pg. 14)

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Interior of the Holy Rosary Church during mass for the Golden (50th) Anniversary of Holy Rosary Parish. Communicants and friends fill the sanctuary and the altar has been decorated for the special event. The processional is shown exiting the church at the close of the mass. The mass was presided over by the Most Rev. Gerald Shaughnessy, the bishop of Seattle. The Rev. Mark Weichmann, a former pastor at the church, celebrated the mass. Holy Rosary was established in the fall of 1891. (T. Times 10/20/1941, pg. 1)

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On October 19, 1941, the Holy Rosary parish celebrated its Golden (50th) Anniversary. The altar boys lead an outdoor processional to the church. The cross bearer is Daniel Jacques and at his right and left are acolytes Robert Beaudean and George Bader. Following are James McGiffin and Joseph Zajac, Thomas Brady and Patrick Shugrue, Gerald Hendrickson and John Harbottle, Keith McGoffin and Neil Snarski, Roy Berrin and John Quinn, Rev. Demetrius Jueneman and Rev. Luke O'Donnell, the Very Rev. Msgr. D.A. Hanly and Rt. Rev. Abbot Lambert Burton. The altar boys and priests were followed by the party surrounding Seattle Bishop Gerald Shaughnessy. (T. Times 10/20/1941, pg. 1)

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The Most Rev. Gerald Shaughnessy, the bishop of Seattle, leads the outdoor processional to Holy Rosary Church on October 19, 1941. The Holy Rosary parish is celebrating their Golden, 50th, anniversary. The bishop's train is held by altar boy Donald Coyne. He is accompanied by William Brady and William Graisy.The bishop would be presiding at the celebratory mass. (T.Times 10/20/1941, pg. 1)

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On Sunday, October 19, 1941, Holy Rosary parish celebrated their Golden, 50th, anniversary. An impressive processional opened the celebratory service. It was led by the Most Rev. Gerald Shaughnessy, the bishop of Seattle. Just back of the bishop and to the left and right are his chaplains, Rev. Raphael Heider and Rev. Sigismund Toenig. Altar boys in the rear are William Brady, William Graisy and Donald Coyne (carrying the Bishop's train.) (T. Times 10/20/1941, pg. 1)

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Ristvet - Malanca wedding at Holy Rosary Church. Interior of sanctury.

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Doris Ristvet and Frank J. Malanca were married October 3, 1942 at Holy Rosary Church. They pose with their wedding party inside the church following the ceremony. Mrs. Bernard Bjorkman was matron of honor while Patricia Casper, Mrs. Ernest Manning and Genevieve Stemp served as bridesmaids for their friend. Bert Nigro was best man, and Bernard Bjorkman, Jr., Albert Malanca and Edward Stemp served as ushers.

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Doris Ristvet and Frank J. Malanca pose on their wedding date, October 3, 1942, at the Holy Rosary Church. The couple was united in front of 200 friends and relatives.

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Doris Marie Holmgren and Wilfred N. Hess were married Januray 26, 1952, at Holy Rosary Church. Doris is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Holmgren of Litchfield, Minnesota. Wilfred, stationed at Fort Lewis, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hess of Albertville, Minnesota. The bride wore a gown of heavy white satin made with a beaded lace yoke. Her lace trimmed net veil was caught to a headband of orange blossoms and her flowers were a heart-shaped arrangement of red roses and carnations. (TNT, 2/4/1952, p.7)

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Marie Margaret Ultsch and Robert Austin O'Donnell were married September 18, 1951, at Holy Rosary Church. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. T.F. Ultsch. The groom is the son of Mrs. Edna O'Donnell of Seattle and B.A. O'Donnell of New York. Celebrant of the mass was Father John Kilty, North Vancouver, B.C., cousin of the bridegroom. The bride wore a white slipper-satin gown fashioned with a lace yoke, princess panel, pointed sleeves and an arched hipline. Miss Jean Bucsko was maid of honor. Terrence O'Donnell was his brother's best man. John M. Griffin and Robert E. Ultsch were ushers. (TNT, 9/25/1951, p.10)

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A jubilant bride tosses her bouquet to her waiting attendants in this sepia photograph. The new Mrs. William Vermilyea happily hurls her bouquet into the arms of her waiting bridal attendants after her September 15, 1951, wedding. The former Rosemarie Lefor, surrounded by friends and family, stands at the top of the steps to Holy Rosary Church with her groom beside her. Three of her attendants, including her maid of honor, are gathered below, arms straining to retrieve the bridal bouquet. (TNT 9-23-51, D-5) TPL-9614

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In this sepia photograph, Rosemarie Lefor poses with a bridal attendant at the site of her wedding on September 15, 1951. She married William Vermilyea in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The bride is wearing an ankle length white satin gown with lace overdress and lace shoulder line. Her fingertip veil is caught onto a satin bonnet. She carries a bouquet of orchids and gladiolus. Her attendant pictured is possibly Darlene Harris, her maid of honor, who is wearing a pink taffeta dress with overskirts of blue and pink net. She has on a blue and pink stole and a light lavender hat. (TNT 9-23-51, D-5)

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This front-on view of the exterior of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with scaffolding set against its spire was taken on May 16, 1949, just a month after the devastating earthquake that damaged many buildings in the Puget Sound region, including some of the parish buildings. The gothic style church with its tall 54-foot steeple (270 feet from the ground to the top of the cross) dominates the city's skyline for long distances. Saint Joseph's Catholic Church can be seen in the distance along Tacoma Avenue at South 34th Street. Photograph ordered by Safway Steel Scaffolds Co.

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Safway Steel Scaffolds Company. An exterior view of Church of the Holy Rosary with scaffolding ascending the lower portion of the spire. The church was originally built in 1891 of wood. In 1920 the brick structure was demolished and this brick, gothic style building was built at the same location. The rectory, located at 512 South 30th Street, is seen next to the church on the north.

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