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Davenport and a church building was begun in 1841 on the west side of Perry Street between Fourth and Fifth
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style. Instead of the soaring verticality, which is typical of a Gothic style church, St. John's presents a relatively low profile. This is emphasized in its strong horizontal masonry coursing and the massing of solid, geometrical forms. The main entrance into the church is located beneath the arched
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