Churches of Rochester
St. Anthony

St. Anthony

Closed

City of Elmira, Chemung County

St. Anthony Church in Elmira was established in 1907 to serve the Italian Catholic community. The current church building was dedicated on December 5, 1948. Father William A. Burns served as pastor for 24 years from 1953 to 1977. The parish closed in 2008.

Exterior Photographs

Exterior. From right angle. Right side. Left side. Cornerstone.

Historical Photographs

Exterior of former church, 1939. Source: Catholic Courier Golden Jubilee Edition: 1889-1939 Old interior photograph in the display case at St. Casimir. Exterior while St. Anthony's was still a Catholic church. The two crosses, bell, St. Anthony sign above the entrance, and stained glass have been removed.Panoramio gallery Display case at St. Casimir with items from the former St. Anthony's.