Landeck, Ohio

The project of building a new church took practical shape in 1878. Plans by S. W. Lane, of Cleyeland, were adopted by the building committee and councilmen, the former being Theodore Wrocklage, F. H. Heit2 and Herman Bicker. The councilmen were, Alex. Shenk, B. German, G. Oeise and J. Gerdeman. Contracts were awarded to Warner & Son for stone foundation; Francis H. Heitz, woodwork; S. J. Burkhart, Kenton brick and sawed stone; Joseph Derwort, tin, iron and copper;. Hull & Congers, roofing and slating, and Mr. Goeckinger, woodwork on spira On September 1, 1878, Mr. Heitz measured the ground, then the foundations were excavated, and on June 15, 1879, the comer stone was laid by Bishop Gilmore, assisted by Bev. Father Hoe£fel, Bev. J. F. Lang, and other ecclesiastics. The building was completed in 1880, and dedi« cated January 16, 1881, at a cost of about $60,000, equivalent, with gratuitous labor and material, to over $100,000. The length of the building is 192 feet; width of main aisle, 78 feet; width of transepts, 100 feet; height to apex of roof, 84 feet; height of tower, 222 feet; height of middle arch, 58 feet The roof is divided into over 100 arches, after the pure Gothic style. The tower clock cost about $2,- 000. The bells used are those of the old church - a chime of three bells purchased in 1863-64 Father Bredeick took no salary from 1844 to 1853; subsequently he took $150 per year. He willed lot 74, ten acres on Section 30, to the Sisters of Charity, on condition that they would wait on the sick, and take charge of the girls*^ school. The remainder of his real estate he bequeathed to the Catholic Church. Father Westerholt took charge in 1858; he added two altars, an organ, and new pewa Li 1867--68 the Sisters of Si Francis residence, on South Main street, was built at a cost of about $7,000. The threestory brick school was built in 1869-70, and the new residence for the sisters in 1872. When the town was burned, shortly after, the church and these buildings barely escaped destruction. In 1874 the Sisters of Notre Dame replaced the Sisters of St Francis. In 1866 the parish was divided, and that of Landeck formed. After Father Westerholt was called to Cleveland, Father Maesfranc, of Landeck, came and remained until February 2, 1868, whenBeY. A. J. Hoefifel was appointed. In 1875 a new organ was purchased. In 1860 St. Joseph's Union was organized on the soggestibn of Henry Hoerstman.

Passage source: History of Allen County, Ohio. Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men; Biographies; History of the Northwest Territory; History of Ohio; Statistical and Miscellaneous Matter, Etc., Etc, published 1885.

Landeck, Sections 3 and 10, Marion Township, is a small village in the midst of a rich agricultural district The business portion of Landeck lies north of Main Street. South are the lands of the Catholic Church, Sebastian Ley and J. Shaffer. The school and a steam saw-mill stand on the western limits.

Passage source: History of Allen County, Ohio. Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men; Biographies; History of the Northwest Territory; History of Ohio; Statistical and Miscellaneous Matter, Etc., Etc, published 1885.

Catholic Church. - About twenty families in and around Landeck asked and obtained permission of Bishop Bappe to erect a church under direction of Father Westerholt, then pastor in Delphos, and a frame one 40x60 feet was built on a lot donated by S. Ley. Father Maesfranex was appointed pastor in 1868. Rev. C. Seltzer succeeding him in 1869. The following year Bev. F. Brem was appointed his successor, and had charge eight years, when he went to Europe for his health, Bev. B. Neier -supplying his place during his absence. Bev. J. B. Heiland succeeded him April 20, 1878. During Father Seltzer's admizuBtration a neat pastoral residence was erected, and Father Brem bnilt a schoolboose and teacher's hoose. October 10, 1876, the hoose and contents were destroyed by fire. Father Brem, however, erected a more substantial residence of brick in 1877; a year later an addition of 20x44 feet was made to the church. The congregation now numbers about ninety-six families making a total of about 500 membera

Passage source: History of Allen County, Ohio. Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men; Biographies; History of the Northwest Territory; History of Ohio; Statistical and Miscellaneous Matter, Etc., Etc, published 1885.

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