Basilica of St. Josaphat

Basilica of Saint Josaphat
The Basilica of St. Josaphat
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
ProvinceArchdiocese of Milwaukee
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMinor basilica
StatusActive
Location
LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Basilica of St. Josaphat is located in Wisconsin
Basilica of St. Josaphat
Shown within Wisconsin
Geographic coordinates43°00′09″N 87°55′09″W / 43.00250°N 87.91917°W / 43.00250; -87.91917
Architecture
Architect(s)Erhard Brielmaier (architect)
Gonippo Raggi (painter)[1]
TypeChurch
StylePolish cathedral style[1]
Completed1901
Official name: Basilica of St. Josaphat
DesignatedMarch 7, 1973
Reference no.73000089[1]
Governing bodyPrivate
Website
thebasilica.org
Video tour of the basilica

The Basilica of St. Josaphat, located in the Lincoln Village neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, is one of 82 American minor basilicas. In its grandeur and opulence it is an excellent example of the so-called Polish cathedral style of church architecture found in the Great Lakes region of North America.[opinion] Modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, it features one of the largest copper domes in the world. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Milwaukee Landmark.[2]

  1. ^ a b c "Wisconsin - Milwaukee County". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-02-26.
  2. ^ "Basilica of Saint Josaphat". Encyclopedia of Milwaukee. Retrieved 2018-01-27.