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St. Nicholas Church, located in the city of Allegheny (currently comprising the North Side and North Shore of modern day Pittsburgh), was the first Croatian Church established in America in 1894.
In 1894, the first Croatian parish in the diocese, St. Nicholas in what was then the City of Allegheny, now Pittsburgh's North Side, was founded. By the end of the century the congregation had outgrown its church.
Roman Catholic Church of Croatian Heritage, Millvale, Pennsylvania.
St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Parish. The church high atop a hill in Millvale, along the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh, was completed in 1900, making it the first church in the United States built from the ground up.
St. Nicholas Croatian Church is a Roman Catholic church in Millvale, Pennsylvania, US within the Diocese of Pittsburgh. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka. 24 Maryland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209. St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church, Millvale, PA. 412-408-3180. info@vankamurals.org. Directions →. Connect with us. Sign up for our newsletter. Join #SaveMaxoVanka.
24 Maryland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15209. Get directions. 1 review and 24 photos of ST NICHOLAS CHURCH "This is a beautiful old church in Millvale. It is primarily a Croatian Catholic Church, and services have been held here for over 100 years.
The church high atop a hill in Millvale, along the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh, was completed in 1900, making it the first church in the United States built from the ground up. Before having this home, Croatians worshipped at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Grant Street and then at St. Mary of the Assumption on 57th Street.
Basic Information for Saint Nicholas Catholic Church. Address: 24 Maryland Ave, Millvale, PA 15209. Hours: Saturday 11AM and 12:30AM. Website: https://vankamurals.org/. Admission: $10, schedule a tour beforehand. Transportation: Car, bus. Access: Handicap accessible.
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring murals of Croatian artist Maxo Vanka on a guided tour at the historic St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale. Discover how these striking works were painted by Vanka in 1937 and 1941 to reflect the culture and lives of the working-class immigrant congregation.