St. Thomas Catholic High School for Boys, Rockford

Name: St. Thomas Catholic High School for Boys
Address: Rockford, United States

#34 among attractions in Rockford

Gothic Revival architecture

St. Thomas Catholic High School for Boys

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St. Thomas Catholic High School for Boys is a former Catholic high school building at 921 W. State Street in Rockford, Illinois. The Diocese of Rockford opened the school along with a corresponding girls' school in 1929 to address rising enrollment. Rockford architect Wybe Jelles Van der Meer designed the school in the Gothic Revival style, which was commonly used for Catholic churches and schools. The school's design borrows elements from several subtypes of Gothic Revival, including Tudor Gothic and Collegiate Gothic. It includes a gable roof with a side gable at its eastern end, multicolored brick striping on the first floor, dormers on the north and south sides of the roof, a stone entrance bay with a turret, and trefoil arches and windows. The school closed in 1963 and has since been used as an office building by several Catholic organizations. ()

Coordinates: 42°16'29"N, 89°6'10"W

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River District (Downtown Rockford)Rockford United States

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Day trips

St. Thomas Catholic High School for Boys – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: BMO Harris Bank Center, Burpee Museum of Natural History, Haight Village Historic District, Cathedral of Saint Peter.

0.5 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
BMO Harris Bank Center, Rockford
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0.8 miE
Museum, History museum, Performing arts
Burpee Museum of Natural History, Rockford
20 min walk • The Burpee Museum of Natural History is located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Illinois, United States, at 737 North Main Street.
0.9 miSE
Park, Greek Revival architecture
Haight Village Historic District, Rockford
22 min walk • The Haight Village Historic District is an area in Rockford, Illinois reflecting the city's early residential development.
1.2 miNE
Church
Cathedral of Saint Peter, Rockford
32 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Peter is the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford. It is the second church to serve the diocese as its cathedral.
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Coronado Theatre, Rockford
13 min walk • The Coronado Performing Arts Center, in Rockford, Illinois, is a 2,400-seat theatre, designed by architect Frederic J. Klein. The theatre cost $1.5 million to build, and opened on October 9, 1927.
0.7 miE
42°16'36"N • 89°5'21"W
Discovery Center Museum, Rockford
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Park, Cemetery, Native American architecture
Beattie Park Mound Group, Rockford
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Memorial
Memorial Hall, Rockford
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0.7 miS
Museum, History museum
Tinker Swiss Cottage, Rockford
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0.5 miE
Neoclassical architecture
Rockford Woman's Club, Rockford
13 min walk • The Rockford Woman's Club is a women's club headquartered at 323 Park Avenue in Rockford, Illinois. The club was founded in 1897; originally known as the Federation of Woman's Clubs of Rockford, it united the city's nearly 20 active women's clubs into one organization.
0.9 miS
Greek Revival architecture
Graham–Ginestra House, Rockford
24 min walk • The Graham–Ginestra House is a historic residence in Rockford, Illinois, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Thomas Catholic High School for Boys?

Nearby attractions include BMO Harris Bank Center, Rockford (12 min walk), Rockford Woman's Club, Rockford (13 min walk), Rockford Elk's Lodge No. 64, Rockford (13 min walk), Coronado Theatre, Rockford (13 min walk).

How to get to St. Thomas Catholic High School for Boys by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Thomas Catholic High School for Boys:

Bus

RMTD Bus Terminal (8 min walk)

Train

CN Rockford Depot (14 min walk)