Old Saint Patrick's Church was transformed between 1912-1922 into the best known example of Celtic Revival Art in America thanks to the Irish creative spirit and artistic innovation of Thomas August "Gus" O'Shaughnessy. He was inspired by the Celtic Art Exhibit at the Chicago World Columbian Exposition in 1893 and the Irish Book of Kells, the illuminated manuscript dating back in history to the 9th century.
Book of Kells Illuminated Manuscript, 9th century, in the Middle Ages
O'Shaughnessy designed, created, and developed fifteen (15) luminescent stained-glass windows and interlace stencils for Old Saint Patrick's Church built between 1852-1856. Old St. Patrick's Church was remodeled, restored, and refurbished into the best known national historic landmark for Celtic Revival Art in America.
Original Photo of Old St. Patrick's Church built between 1852-1856 which survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Old St. Patrick's Church on Des Plaines and Adams St., Chicago, Illinois
Center Stained-Glass Window by O'Shaughnessy
O'Shaughnessy's Celtic Designs continue to challenge conventional notions of Irish Celtic identity and sacred space at Old St. Pat's Church.
Old St. Pat's Celtic Stained-Glass Windows by Thomas A. O'Shaughnessy
Old St. Patrick's Church in Chicago, Illinois USA
Original Tower at Old St. Patrick's Church,
Survivor of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.
Old St. Pat's Church is A National Historic Landmark in Chicago, Illinois. Former Mayor Richard J. Daley supported the restoration of the Celtic Stained-Glass Windows to their original beauty in 1996.
Old St. Patrick's Church Celtic Revival Stained-Glass Windows
A Tour of Old St. Pat's Church is given by Parishioner Jim McLaughlin upon request.
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