Assumption Church Picture Archive
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| Assumption in the 1950s |
| These eight photos display an interior of Assumption that most of us have never seen and provide a glimpse into what worship was like in the 1950s. |
| Assumption interior circa 1952 - 1955 |  Click image for larger version |
Much is different, yet much is the same. Starting at the top, the angels holding the coat of arms of the Servite order are painted in color with a light blue background. As your eye moves down, you will notice a differently patterned ceiling over the original altar, with three symbols of the Eucharist.
The most striking feature in this photograph is the lighting. Assumption once had two rows of lights in the archways, as well as chandelier stands in the nave. |
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| A closer look at the sanctuary |  Click image for larger version |
| This image allows a better look at the effect of the lights and the main altar, as well as the side altars. If you zoom in, you can also see the Sanctuary Lamp hanging near the center of the aisle above the altar. | |
| Diamond Jubilee with Cardinal Stritch |  Click image for larger version |
| Samuel Cardinal Stritch was the guest of honor at the Diamond Jubilee celebration of Assumption Church on May 13, 1956. The ceremony honoring our 75th Anniversary was televised in color on WNBQ-TV. | |
| 1956 Diamond Jubilee - Cardinal on his way to mass |  Click image for larger version |
| 1956 Diamond Jubilee – The Cardinal, on his way to Mass, departing from the old rectory, which was to the east of the church where the high-rise apartment building now sits. | |
| Overhead view at the 1956 Diamond Jubilee |  Click image for larger version |
Fascinating overhead photo from the 1956 Diamond Jubilee Mass. There is much detail to appreciate here. For this Mass, a special throne was erected for Cardinal Stritch. If you look to the far left of the altar, you will notice the pulpit that was removed in the late 1960's. |
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| The congregation - 1956 |  Click image for larger version |
| A view of the 1956 congregation. The original stained-glass windows depicted symbols of our faith, such as a dove and ark, a shield and triangle, the letters Alpha and Omega, the sword as a symbol of the power of God, and others. | |
| A Wedding at Assumption with Fr. Ferrazzi presiding. |  Click image for larger version |
| The original altar had four reliquaries, or busts, of four of the Servite Saints. Left to right: St. Philip Benizi, St. Bonfilius, St. Juliana, and St. Peregrine. | |
| The old pulpit - and original stained-glass |  Click image for larger version |
| The pulpit from which the sermon was delivered and the Epistle and Gospel were read on Sundays. One of the original stained-glass windows is visible behind. In this photo Fr. Gaetano Del Brusco, OSM, is leading a prayer service. | |