Saints Peter and Paul Church (Pittsburgh)
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Saints Peter and Paul Church is a historic former Roman Catholic church in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is often referred to colloquially as the "Dogma Church" because of its appearance in the climactic scene of the 1999 Kevin Smith film Dogma.[3][4] The church was built in 1890–91 and was designed by Adolphus Druiding. After being badly damaged in a fire in 1909, the interior and roof were rebuilt under the supervision of architect John T. Comès and the church was rededicated in 1910. It closed in 1992 and has remained vacant since. In 1983, the church was designated as a Pittsburgh Landmark by the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation (PHLF).[5]
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Location | 130 Larimer Ave., East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Country | United States |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Dedicated | December 20, 1891 October 30, 1910 (rededicated) |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Vacant |
Architect(s) | Adolphus Druiding, John T. Comès |
Style | Gothic Revival |
Years built | 1890–91 |
Construction cost | $102,000[1]: 42 |
Closed | 1992 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 1,500[2] |
Length | 170 feet (52 m) |
Width | 60 feet (18 m) 85 feet (26 m) (incl. towers) |
Height | 82 feet 9 inches (25.22 m) |
Spire height | 200 feet (61 m) |
Administration | |
Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh |
Parish | Saints Peter and Paul |
Saints Peter and Paul Church | |
PHLF designated | 1983 |
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