4314 South Oak Park Avenue Stickney
Exact Construction Date: 1955-1958, built in phases
Primary Materials: Brick
Secondary Materials: Plate Glass
Architect | Builder: Thomas E. Cooke
Historic Use: St. Pius X Parish Catholic Church/School
Current Use: Saint Pius X Catholic Church
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Religion/School
Sub Type: Church
General Notes:
School closed in 1996, that portion of building is now used for weekend religious education but building’s current use is just as a church.
Roof Form: Other
Sign Type: Attached
Sign Materials: Metal
Surveyors: DMO, EGF, KFH
Survey Date: 11/5/2012
Related Literature: Church member
Noteworthy Classification Features:
Sanctuary has gabled roof and features columns of stained glass windows on the east side. These windows are in 5 panels, top and bottom panes are louvered. A ribbon band of stained glass runs along the top of the sanctuary’s east wall. Interior roof is like a wooden ship, with cross beams in a darker wood. A screen wall with organ is behind alter, and interior walls are cinder block. School and convent are flat-roofed, with large windows divided into three sections, narrow top and bottom sections are divided into two panels.
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