đşđ¸ Milwaukee Basilica | City Walk: Basilica of Saint Josaphat (Part
Iâm in Milwaukee for an industry conference and had half a day offâperfect for some street exploration! As someone interested in Catholic history, I couldnât miss this iconic basilica in the area. đď¸ What is a "Basilica"? "Basilica" isnât just any Catholic churchâitâs a special designation for a cathedral where the archbishop of the diocese presides. Each major diocese has only one, usually its largest and most significant church. ⨠History & Architecture This basilica was built over 120 years ago by Polish immigrants who settled in Milwaukee. Named after the Polish saint Josaphat, it stands as a symbol of their faith and community. The Polish priest leading the project was not only devoted but also resourceful! Facing funding shortages, he cleverly acquired discounted materials from the demolished Chicago Post Office building. This not only cut costs but also infused the basilica with French architectural styles popular in the US at the time. #Milwaukee #WisconsinTravel #CityWalk #SpringOuting #CulturalTourism #CatholicChurch #HistoricChurch #USHistory #UrbanExploration
