800 South Pearson Street Des Plaines
Estimated Construction Date: 1970-1979
Date Research Source: 1970 (DPHS; Date stone)
Primary Materials: Stone
Architect | Builder: Stade, Dolan, Emrick & Assoc
Historic Use: St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Current Use: St. Mary Catholic Church
(at time of survey)
Building Classification: Building
Primary Type: Religion
General Notes:
Warchol Construction, bldr
Roof Form: Cross-gable
Sign Type: cast metal letters
Surveyors: WD, NJS, JM
Survey Date: 10/22/2007
Related Literature: DPHS; The Archdiocese of Chicago
Noteworthy Classification Features:
Jutting gable ends; random fieldstone facades; angular-patterned limestone coping; stone interior with laminated wood rafters; narrow horizontal windows between rafters at top of low walls; deep overhanging eaves with decorative rafter ends