South view of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. Notice the boarded up window at the top of the peak. This was from the original church before additions were made.
St. Joseph's Catholic School in Garnavillo was completed in the summer of 1927. This building was used for a Parochial School from 1927-1969. This building is located in the block area of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Church Rectory. The building…
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in 1935. This was the year that additions of a new Sanctuary, a new front entrance and a new bell tower were added to the Catholic Church. This is the only picture in the collection with a clear view of details of all…
Interior view of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. The beautiful high altar was donated by Mrs. Anna Berns in memory of Herman Berns 1892. There is a plaque located on the altar with this memorial information.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Garnavillo, Iowa. Notice the handicap entrance on the east side of the Church with the railings. Nativity scene to the far right.
On March 12, 1945, St. Peter's Lutheran Church was destroyed by fire with only the content salvaged. During the period of emergency, services and meetings were held in the High School Auditorium. A new church was built and completed in 1946.