St. Nicholas Croatian Church
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St. Nicholas Croatian Church is a Roman Catholic church in Millvale, Pennsylvania
. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
. It is noted for its mural
s by Maxo Vanka
, painted in 1937 and 1941, such as "Labor Sacrificed on the Altar of Greed" and "The Capitalist".
Millvale, Pennsylvania
Millvale is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny River, opposite Pittsburgh. In the past, it had iron manufactures, saw works, stone works, lumber mills, breweries, etc. In 1900, the number of people residing here totaled 6,736; in 1910, 7,861; and in 1940, 7,811...
. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. It is noted for its mural
Mural
A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface. A particularly distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the picture.-History:Murals of...
s by Maxo Vanka
Maksimilijan Vanka
Maksimilijan Vanka , also known as Maxo Vanka, was a Croatian-American artist.Maxo Vanka was born in Croatia in 1889. It is believed that he may have been the illegitimate child of Habsburg nobility. He was sent to live with peasants, but at the age of eight was discovered by his maternal...
, painted in 1937 and 1941, such as "Labor Sacrificed on the Altar of Greed" and "The Capitalist".
External links
- St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Parish Official site