(St. Casimir Church Building), (sculpture).

(St. Casimir Church Building), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(St. Casimir Church Building), (sculpture).

St. Casimir, Angels and Relief, (sculpture).

Limestone or marble.

St. Casimir: approx. 48 x 18 x 12 in.; Angels around bell tower: approx. 72 x 32 x 18 in.; Cherub: approx. 36 x 24 x 4 in.

Ornamental figures on the east wall and around the bell tower of the church include St. Casimir, angels and cherubs. St. Casimir is a full-length figure who wears a long robe and cape. His hands are joined at his chest. A winged, curly-haired cherub is visible in the east gable to the upper left of St. Casimir. There are four angels on the corners of the bell tower below the dome. Their wings are folded, heads are bowed and their hands are folded over their chests.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Casimir

Religion -- Angel

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- South Bend

Architectural component

St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church, 1308 Dunham, East facade, South Bend, Indiana 46619

The church was built in 1919. The St. Casimir statue is covered with a screen.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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