Designed by Philip Cortelyou Johnson, the roofless church consists of a walled garden 130 feet wide by 230 feet wide. Commissioned by Mrs. Jane Blaffer Owen, descendant of Robert Owen who purchased the town of Harmonie from George Rapp in 1824, for purposes of accommodating angels should they descend on the banks of the Wabash River. The church has many beautiful elements including the awe-inspiring 50-foot dome that closely resembles Ibscacan architecture. Inside the dome is a bronze statue created by Jacques Li pchitz aptly named "The Descent of The Holy Spirit."
Location:
New Harmony Indiana
Telephone
812-682-4431
Other History nearby:
(Evansville) Angel Mounds State Historic Park
(Gentryville) Colonel William Jones State Historic Site
(West Frankfort) Depot Veteran's Museum/Coal Miners Mem.
(West Frankfort) Frankfort Area Historical Museum
(Mt. Vernon) Jefferson County Historical Village
(Henderson) John James Audubon Museum and Nature Cen
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01/10 Coming to The New Harmony area
Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Bloomington IN May10 The annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival celebrates the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from cultures around the world.
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
Hoosier Hills Fiberarts Festival Franklin IN May31-June1 A celebration of all the fiberarts! You'll find plenty of fabulous natural fibers from the vendors at Hoosier Hills Fiberarts Festival.
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