Jesus - Sacred Heart, (sculpture).

Jesus - Sacred Heart, (sculpture).

Roy, Albert J., architect.

Swanburg Construction Company, contractor.

Jesus - Sacred Heart, (sculpture).

Sacred Heart, (sculpture).

Dedicated May 30, 1958.

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Sculpture: Carrara marble; Base: marble (?).

Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. 8 in. x 2 in. x 1 ft. 3 in.; Base: approx. 1 ft. 4 in. x 2 in. x 1 ft. 3 in.

Full-length figure of Christ. He wears long robes and has a halo. His proper right arm is raised in blessing. The sacred heart is visible on his chest. The marble sculpture stands on a base and pedestal which are attached to the front facade of a church building.

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Emblem -- Heart

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Manchester

Sacred Heart Church, 223 South Main Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03102

The church was built between 1956 and 1958. The new building and sculpture were dedicated May 30, 1958. Roy served as architect for the building and Swanburg Construction served as general contractor. IAS files contain copy of related article from Manchester Union Leader, May 29, 1958. IAS files contain copy of related excerpt (in French) from "Dedicace Eglise Du Sacre-Coeur Le 30 Mai 1958", Manchester.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.

Manchester Union Leader, May 29, 1958.

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