Original
Church
The original church was of stucco and wood frame construction
built in two months over the summer of 1929. It was built using
day laborers, most of whom were new St. Catherine Parishioners.
In his notes, Fr. Beglin regrets having it "built as a temporary
chapel," and wishes it were not stucco. The cost of the building
was less than $10,000. It originally had no heat and no electricity.
It was formally opened with a high Mass with Bishop O'Dea on October
27, 1929. The next day, Black Monday, marked the beginning of
the stock market crash of 1929. Photo Collection St. Catherine
Parish
