Blessed Mother and St. John the Evangelist, (sculpture).

Blessed Mother and St. John the Evangelist, (sculpture).

Rosenbauer, William Wallace, 1900-1970, sculptor.

Carroll & Dean, architectural firm.

Blessed Mother and St. John the Evangelist, (sculpture).

Dedicated Sept. 8, 1946.

Digital Reference:

Indiana Bedford limestone.

Approx. H. 7 ft.

Large cross atop a church. Under the arms of the cross, on either side, stand Mary and St. John. They wear long robes, and their hands are clasped at their chests in prayer.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- Saint -- St. John

Emblem -- Cross

Architectural component

Outdoor Sculpture -- Missouri -- Kansas City

St. Peter's Church, 6415 Holmes Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64131

IAS files include excerpts from the book "This Far by Faith," (Marceline, MO: Walsworth Publishing Company, 1992, pg. 268-271) and a description of the church from the day of its dedication, Sept. 8, 1946.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Missouri, Kansas City survey, 1994.

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