Engraving of St. Augustine's Church during 1844 Riots
Title
Engraving of St. Augustine's Church during 1844 Riots
Description
Nativist, anti-Catholic Riots in Philadelphia led to two Catholic churches, including St. Augustine’s Church in Old City, being burned down. Within a year, Villanova College temporarily closed as the Augustinians were unable to support the new school while also rebuilding the church.
Source
Date
1844
Publisher
Philadelphia: John P. Perry
Type
Book
Citation
“Engraving of St. Augustine's Church during 1844 Riots,” The Rooted Project , accessed April 28, 2024, https://rootedproject.org/items/show/64.