Ridge Avenue and 25th Street - November 2007.

November 2007.

The Rectory -- November 2007.

November 2007.

August 2001.

Built St. Louis
East St. Louis

Holy Redeemer Church
Holy Redeemer Church is a beautiful red brick Gothic building, with a Queen Anne rectory next door, also in brick. It was originally St. Elizabeth's, a Catholic church; it closed in the early 1960s. Though largely in good shape today, it is in need of maintenance.

From my quick drive-by, the biggest problem is the lack of proper cladding on the spire. Portions of the tower appear to need tuckpointing; the wood-frame windows are in need of repair and paint. The missing circular window allows wildlife and the elements to enter the tower.