Original Blueprints of Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church
James Walsh, designer of Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, arrived in North Florida at the age of 41. Soon after the Great Fire of 1901, Walsh made his architectural skills available to help rebuild Jacksonville. The character of the homes he designed helped form the style of the greater Riverside area in Jacksonville. Walsh’s career culminated in 1922, at the age of 68, with being awarded the contract to design the newest church in Jacksonville. Old Holy Rosary’s cornerstone was laid in 1923, and the Catholic architect would have attended the church consecration in 1924. Unfortunately, later that year at the age of 70, Walsh passed away and was buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery, making his final resting place about a mile from his masterpiece. Please join us in praying for the repose of the soul of Mr. James R. Walsh on the 100th anniversary of his death.
Source - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162372968/james-r-walsh#view-photo=265605313
James R. Walsh
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