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Mississippi Mid-Century Modern Churches

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St. Michael's Church
Biloxi, MS
St. Michael's Church, aka the "Fisherman's Church", was built in the 1960s. It was designed by James Canizaro. The church's round shape may have contributed to its survival during Hurricanes Camille and Katrina. After Katrina in 2005, the church's interior was basically gutted and much of the stained glass needed replacing. The church was reconsecrated in 2011. These photos are from 2019. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

St. Paul's Catholic Church
Vicksburg, MS
St. Paul's Catholic Church was built from 1956-1957. For more, see this website. [map]

Temple B'nai Israel
Columbus, MS
The Temple B'nai Israel was built in 1960 using bricks from the temple's older building. For more, see this website. [map]

Congregation Beth Israel
Meridian, MS
Congregation Beth Israel was designed by Chris Risher and built in 1964. For more, see this website. [map]

Foote St. Church of Christ
Corinth, MS
This Foote St. Church of Christ expansion building appears to be from the 1950s or 1960s. [map]

First United Methodist Church [gone]
Corinth, MS
This First United Methodist Church was built from 1958-1960. The building was demolished in 2022.

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