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St. Martin de Porres
(formerly St Columba's Church)
24th Street & W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA


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Type of Structure: Gothic-Revival Church

Year(s) of Construction: Unknown

Builder: Unknown

Gargoyle carver(s): Unknown

Location: Allegheny West Community of Upper North Philly

Websites: Info page from the Philadelphia Archdiocese Website

Interesting Features: Wonderful functional gargoyles, a very kool celtic cross, a couple of other carvings.

Personal Observations: This is a beautiful churcc. The neighborhood is a little... cagey, however, a girl across the stree spotted me taking pictures and asked to be photographed.

Photos/Images: (all photos on this page can be "clicked on" to see larger versions)

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