Churches of Rochester
St. John the Baptist

St. John the Baptist

Closed

City of Elmira, Chemung County

St. John the Baptist was established in 1866 in City of Elmira, Chemung County. The parish has since closed.

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Exterior Photographs

Exterior. Front of the church. Front from right angle. From right angle. Right side. Back of the church. Cornerstone.

Historical Photographs

Exterior of church, 1939. Note the spire on the left side which is missing today. Source: Catholic Courier Golden Jubilee Edition: 1889-1939 Newspaper article about fire at St. John's. Old photograph of church in the display cabinet at Ss. Peter and Paul. Old photograph of interior in the display cabinet at Ss. Peter and Paul. Color photograph of interior in the display cabinet at Ss. Peter and Paul. Display cabinet at Ss. Peter and Paul with historical items from St. Cecilia.