Benno Janssen and Edward J. Hergenroeder were the architects of this school, which seems to show the economy of line old Pa Pitt associates with Janssen. Hergenroeder would go on to design many Catholic schools, as well as the convent around the corner from this one (which we’ll be seeing soon).

The parish school closed years ago, but the building has found another use, so it is occupied and well maintained.

Among the decorations are several inscriptions, most of them not from Catholic sources.

“Knowledge is that which, next to virtue, truly and essentially raises one man above another.” —Addison.

The side entrance on Arvada Way.

“The purest treasure mortal times afford is spotless reputation.” —Shakespeare.

Terra-cotta figures of children enjoying their childhood decorate the side walls of the school.

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