Marquette University e-Archives

Thumbnail

Title

Subject

Description

Collection

A McCormick Hall resident studies in her room, 1994
College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Dormitories -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A McCormick Hall resident reads a book on the bed in her room, 1994. Through the window to the east can be seen Gesu Church and the skyline of Milwaukee.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Marquette Hall and other buildings along Wisconsin Avenue, view focusing on the northwest corner of Marquette Hall
Academic buildings; Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Marquette Hall and other buildings along Wisconsin Avenue, view focusing on the northwest corner of Marquette Hall. Other buildings visible along Wisconsin Avenue are (from left to right) Johnston Hall and Gesu Church; David A. Straz, Jr. Hall is...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

View of the pedestrian mall on 13th Street, with Marquette Hall to the left, Gesu Church in the middle, and the Business Administration Building on right, 1981
Academic buildings; Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View of the pedestrian mall on 13th Street, with Marquette Hall to the left, Gesu Church in middle, and the Business Administration Building on right, November 1981. The sign on the building has been updated and moved to the facade of the...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

View from 14th Street of the construction site of the Brooks Memorial Union
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Students unions -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin --...
View toward the east of the Brooks Memorial Union construction site. Visible in background are the Biltmore Apartments, Grandmora Hall, the towers of Marquette Hall and Gesu Church as well as some residential homes.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Gesu Golden Anniversary Edition of the Marquette Tribune, 1943
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Special issue of the Marquette Tribune issued in honor of the 50th anniversary of Gesu Church, December 2, 1943.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Leaflet on Gesu Church art and architecture, 1984
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Leaflet describing the art and architecture of Gesu Church, including a drawing showing the location of the clerestory windows, September 1984.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Gesu Church 75th Anniversary Pamphlet, 1968
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Pamphlet prepared in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Gesu Church, 1968.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

The Centennial of Gesu Parish, May 23, 1993 - December 16, 1994
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Pamphlet prepared in celebration of the centennial of Gesu Parish, 1993-1994.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

The Centennial of the Dedication of Gesu Church, 1994
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Pamphlet produced for the centennial of the dedication of Gesu Church, December 16, 1994.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

View of the Marquette University campus looking west along Wisconsin Avenue, 1910?
Academic buildings; Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and...
Postcard view of the Marquette University campus looking west along Wisconsin Avenue, 1910? The Mackie Home is just visible at the left of the postcard, with Johnston Hall and Gesu Church lining the street to the west of it.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Postcard showing Marquette University buildings along Wisconsin Avenue at 11th Street.
Academic buildings; Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and...
Postcard showing Marquette University buildings along Wisconsin Avenue at 11th Street. From left to right are Sensenbrenner Hall, Johnston Hall, and Gesu Church.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Ronald Bieganowski, S.J. celebrates the Eucharist during Mass at Gesu's Upper Church, circa 1984
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Ronald Bieganowski, S.J. celebrates the Eucharist during Mass at Gesu's Upper Church, circa 1984. He is surrounded by a number of eucharistic ministers, including then-president of Marquette University, John P. Raynor, S.J.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

View of Wisconsin Avenue streetscape, focusing on the northwest corner of Marquette Hall, 1930?
Academic buildings; Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Universities and colleges -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View of Wisconsin Avenue streetscape, focusing on the northwest corner of Marquette Hall, 1930? Also visible in the photograph are (from left to right), Sensenbrenner Hall, Johnston Hall, and Gesu Church.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Young women participate in May Crowning ceremonies at Gesu Church
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Young women in white dresses with flowers in their hair and bouquets in their arms gather around the May Queen, who is placing a crown on a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Students from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee attend a Mass in Gesu's Upper Church
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Students from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee are seated in pews during a Mass (possibly May Crowning) in Gesu's Upper Church. View is taken from the main altar, looking back at the congregation and the rose window over the...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Sign advertising lectures about Jesuit missions at Gesu Church
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
A sign placed on the lawn east of Gesu Church advertises lectures by Rev. R.J. Ireland, S.J. and Rev. C.W. Clark, S.J.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Organ in Gesu Lower Church, circa 1950
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Main altar in Lower Gesu Church, circa 1950
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Main altar in Gesu Lower Church, circa 1950. On the altar are a crucifix, tabernacle, and candles. On the wall immediately behind the altar are portraits of two saints: Francis Xavier and Ignatius of Loyola. The walls to each side of the altar...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

View of Gesu Lower Church from the main altar, circa 1950
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View of Gesu Lower Church from the main altar, circa 1950. A few people are praying in the pews.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Interior of Upper Gesu Church, looking west
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Interior of Upper Gesu Church, looking west. Prominently featured is the stained glass transept window, depicting the Ascension, and clerestory windows, portraying the saints, and the nave windows, which tell the story of Jesus.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Students from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee attend a solemn high Mass in Gesu's Upper Church
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Students from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in Milwaukee attend a solemn high Mass in Gesu's Upper Church. A priest stands facing the main altar while the congregation stands.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Marble statue of Saint Anne
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Marble statue of Saint Anne. The statue is installed in one of the smaller side altars on the west side of Gesu's Upper Church.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Stairway leading from Gesu Lower Church to the east exit of the building
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Stairway leading from Gesu Lower Church to the east exit of the building. Visible along each wall are fonts for holy water.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Marble statue of Saint John
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Marble statue of Saint John, one of a number of statues created for installation and use throughout Gesu Church.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

A scaffold stands in the nave of Gesu's Upper Church, allowing for restoration of the vaulted ceiling
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Pieta by Giovanni Dupre
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Pieta by Giovanni Dupre, a noted sculptor of the nineteenth century was discovered during a renovation of Gesu Church in 1927. The work was purchased in Paris in 1867 by Mrs. Harriet L. Cramer, who donated it to St. Gall’s Church. It was moved...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Altar of the Blessed Virgin in Gesu's Lower Church, 1931
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Altar of the Blessed Virgin in Gesu's Lower Church, surrounded by greenery and floral arrangements, probably for May Crowning, 1931.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Altar of the Blessed Virgin, Upper Gesu Church, 1943
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Altar of the Blessed Virgin, Upper Gesu Church, October 15, 1943. The buff-colored marble altar is set against a background of gray. The central statue of Mary an altar are surrounded by a set of bas reliefs of cut stone representing the mysteries...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

East stairwell connecting the Upper and Lower Churches, circa 1950
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
East stairwell connecting Gesu's Upper and Lower Churches, circa 1950, featuring landings and the decorative metal banister. A religious statue is visible in the foreground.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

The choir loft, organ and rose window at the north end of Gesu Church, circa 1956
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
The rose window at the north end of Gesu Church is set in a pointed Gothic arch above the choir loft and organ, circa 1956. The circular window is cut by 14 radii emanating from a central design representing Almighty God. Each radius opens into a...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Father Leo Burns, S.J., Provincial, blesses the rebuilt organ in Gesu's Upper Church, 1955
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Father Leo Burns, S.J., Provincial, blesses the rebuilt organ in Gesu's Upper Church, 1955. Long-time Gesu organist John Leicht, Sr. is seated at the keyboard and various altar servers gather round, holding the cross and candles. The organ...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

John Leicht Sr. and John Leicht Jr. stand in front of Gesu Church's west transept window, circa 1953
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Long-serving Gesu Church organist John Leicht Sr. stands with his son, John Leicht Jr., in front of Gesu's west transept window, circa 1953. The stained glass window depicts the Ascension.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

View of the rose window and choir loft of Gesu Church, before 1955
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
View from the main altar of the rose window and choir loft along the north wall of Gesu Church, taken before 1955. The rose window is set in a pointed Gothic arch and is cut by 14 radii emanating from a central design representing Almighty God....
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Bas relief featuring Mary riding on a donkey, carrying the infant Jesus, while Joseph walks alongside
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Bas relief featuring Mary riding on a donkey, carrying the infant Jesus, while Joseph walks alongside. The work is one of the bas reliefs representing the life of Jesus which surround the St. Joseph's Altar in Gesu's Upper Church.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Bas relief in Gesu Church showing an angel appearing to Saint Joseph
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Bas relief in Gesu Church showing an angel appearing to Saint Joseph. This particular work is one of a number of bas reliefs surrounding the St. Joseph Altar, one of the side altars in the upper church.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Marble statue of Saint Joseph
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Marble statue of Saint Joseph. The statue is normally installed in the St. Joseph's altar, one of the side altars in Gesu's Upper Church.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Immaculate Heart of Mary Altar on the west wall of the Lower Church in Gesu, circa 1955.
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Immaculate Heart of Mary Altar on the west wall of the Lower Church in Gesu, circa 1955. Altars in Lower Gesu are of gray-streaked white marble, and this one is flanked by two stained glass windows.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Altar of Saint Joseph, Gesu Upper Church
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Altar of Saint Joseph, Gesu Upper Church. The buff-colored marble altar is set against a background of gray and is surrounded by a set of bas reliefs of cut stone representing scenes from the life of Christ.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

West facade of Gesu Church, 1959
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
West facade of Gesu Church, September 22, 1959, after renovations were completed. Prominently featured is the west transept window, which is situated in a Gothic arch.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

West facade of Gesu Church
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
West facade of Gesu Church, featuring the clock tower and west transept window.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Main entry to Gesu Church from Wisconsin Avenue
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Main entry to Gesu Church from Wisconsin Avenue. Entrance to the church is made through a projecting vestibule, the front of which is composed of three Gothic arches. The arches are supported by clusters of four granite columns.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

An unidentified man completes restoration work in Gesu Church
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Two unidentified men complete restoration work in Gesu Church
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Brother John B. Szczesniak, S.J., sacristor at Gesu Church, prepares for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the Lower Church, 1947
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Brother John B. Szczesniak, S.J., sacristor at Gesu Church, prepares for Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the Lower Church, February 20, 1947. The altar is constructed of gray-streaked white marble.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Main altar in Gesu Lower Church, 1956
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Main altar in Gesu Lower Church, November 13, 1956. On the altar are a crucifix and tabernacle, as well as candles and floral arrangements. On the wall behind the altar are portraits of two saints: Francis Xavier and Ignatius of Loyola.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

North facade of Gesu Church, 1991
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
North facade of Gesu Church, as viewed down 12th Street, 1991. Visible is the main entrance, composed of three Gothic arches supported by clusters of four granite columns; the two towers, each over 200 feet tall; and the stained glass rose window,...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

North facade of Gesu Church
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
North facade of Gesu Church. Visible is the main entrance, composed of three Gothic arches supported by clusters of four granite columns; the two towers, each over 200 feet tall; and the stained glass rose window, with fourteen radii emanating...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

North facade of Gesu Church as viewed from 12th Street, circa 1940
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
North facade of Gesu Church as viewed from 12th Street, circa 1940. Visible is the main entrance, composed of three Gothic arches supported by clusters of four granite columns; the two towers, each over 200 feet tall; and the stained glass rose...
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Detail of the clock tower of Gesu Church
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
Detail of the clock tower on the northwest corner of Gesu Church, featuring decorative finials, crockets, and crosses.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

West facade of Gesu Church, circa 1900
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Catholic church buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Historic buildings --Wisconsin -- Milwaukee;
West facade of Gesu Church, circa 1900. This photograph was taken before the main Gothic entrance from Wisconsin Avenue was built in 1902. Portions of the parish center are visible at the south end of the building.
Marquette University Campus Buildings

Find results with:

Searching collections:

Add or remove other collections to your search:

Narrow your search by:

Subject

Creator

Date

You've searched:

Thumbnail

Title

Subject

Description

Collection

QuickView

Layout options:

		Thumbnail with title
		Grid with smaller thumbnails and more detail

Find results with:

Searching collections:

Add or remove other collections to your search:

Narrow your search by:

Subject

Creator

Date

You've searched:

Thumbnail Title Subject Description Collection

QuickView

Layout options:

Thumbnail

Title

Subject

Description

Collection