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Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Naperville, Illinois
The Fire of 1911

Ruins of Carolus Hall (Sts. Peter & Paul Parish's elementary school) after the fire on 8-24-1911.  After re-building and the dedication in 1912, it was re-named Wenker Hall in memory of the previous Pastor.  There were 250 students enrolled in 8 grades at that time.


Steeple falling over as fire completely destroys Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church on 6-4-1922

The first dredge of dirt being taken on 4-23-1925 for the new Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.


Postcard images on this page contributed by Jim Bauer.

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