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St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's Church, 284 Suffolk Street
1853-74; 1906
National Register of Historic Places (1/3/1985)
St. Patrick’s Church was the first Catholic church in the city and was built to serve an expanding population of Irish immigrants in Lowell during the mid 19th century. The current Gothic Revival granite church was built between 1853 and 1874, replacing a smaller wood-frame church built in 1831. A major fire in 1904 necessitated the reconstruction of much of the gutted interior. St. Patrick’s was designed by prominent architect Patrick Keeley whose other Lowell works include the Immaculate Conception Church (140 East Merrimack Street; 1868), St. Michael’s Church (543 Bridge Street, 1884-1900), and demolished St. Peter’s Church (Gorham Street, 1892-1900).
The building is also located within the Lowell National Historical Park & Preservation District and the Downtown Lowell Historic District.
As you explore Lowell's historic places, please note that many are privately owned. Please respect the rights of property owners by not trespassing and remaining on public property as you view the community's many historic resources.
