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As early as 1984, engineering tests had determined that the church was seismically unstable. Work began immediately to find a solution and a way to pay for it. The Saint
Dominic's Preservation and Restoration Project began its work in 1986. By June 1991, sufficient funds had been raised to begin the
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Dominic's until 1923. After construction was finished in 1928, the new church, designed by Mr. Arnold Constable, was blessed by Archbishop Hanna. Even then, work continued for many years as the building we know now was brought to completion at the time of Saint
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Steiner, Bush, Pierce and Pine Streets. During 1872 and 1873, Fr. Vilarrasa and the Provincial Council approved the expenditure of $ 25,000 to build a priory and a church. The first Saint Dominic's, a small church at the corner of Bush and Steiner Streets,
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of 1989 destroyed another of the primary French features: the beautiful octagonal "lantern" of Saint
Dominic's tower. The tower itself was severely damaged, but was repaired and strengthened during the two months the church was closed. Much of the decorative work on the ceiling beams of the church
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Francisco was established in 1863 at Van Ness and Broadway to provide a center for the friars who were given charge of the new parish of Saint Brigid. The Dominicans served there until 1875 when it was transferred to diocesan clergy. During this time, Dominicans served the parishes of St.
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English & French influences in its design and construction, leaning more towards the English. One of the most notable extant French influences is the semi-circular
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October 1906, a wooden church opened on the Pierce Street side of the block. This "temporary" Saint Dominic's was to remain in use as a church until 1928 and as a parish hall until the 1960s.
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