St. Andrew's Church is a historic

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church in LeRoy,

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. The Gothic Revival church was designed by architect Anton Dohmen and built 1899–1901, largely by parishioners. The Emil Frei Stained Glass Company later added over 20

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s to the church; these windows were described as "works of art with vivid colors and intricate details" by the

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. The church's congregation was composed of German farmers from the surrounding area, who paid for the church and constructed parts of its interior; the church has historically served as a focal point for community life. The church has been called the "Cathedral on the Marsh" due to its proximity to the

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. On January 27, 2010, the church was added to the

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References

External links

St. Mary-St. Andrew Homepage
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