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{{short description|Historic church in Georgia, United States}}
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{{Infobox NRHP
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| image = Sacred Heart Cultural Center front gates.jpg
| caption = Sacred Heart Cultural Center
| location = [[Transportation in Augusta, Georgia#Greene Street|Greene]] and [[Transportation in Augusta, Georgia#13th Street|13th StSts.]], [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
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| lat_degrees = 33
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| lat_minutes = 28
| lat_seconds = 38
| lat_direction = N
| long_degrees = 81
| long_minutes = 58
| long_seconds = 37
| long_direction = W
▲| locmapin = Georgia
| area =
| built = 1898
| architect = Otten, Brother Cornelius Otten
| architecture = Late Victorian, Other, Romanesque
| added = [[March 16]], [[1972]]
| refnum = 72000399<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2007a}}</ref>
| governing_body = Private
| nocat = yes
| refnum=72000399<ref name="nris">{{cite web|url=http://www.nr.nps.gov/|title=National Register Information System|date=2007-01-23|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>
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The '''Sacred Heart Cultural Center''', known also as '''Sacred Heart Catholic Church''', is an events center and a former [[Roman Catholic]] Church located in [[Augusta, Georgia]]. It is one of the more notable and recognized [[landmark]]s in the city.
The '''Sacred Heart Cultural Center''', originally known also as '''Sacred Heart Catholic Church''', is a historic events center and former [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] [[parish church]] located in [[Augusta, Georgia]]. The church was established to accommodate Augusta's growing Catholic immigrant population, which had outgrown the St. Patrick parish by the 1870s.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Sacred Heart Cultural Center Historical Marker |url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=227061 |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=www.hmdb.org |language=en}}</ref>
 
==History==
[[File:Sacred Heart Cultural Center, Augusta GA, East view 20160703 1.jpg|thumb|left|An east view of the building]]
[[File:Sacred Heart Cultural Center historic plaque.jpg|thumb|Sacred Heart plaque]]
It was built by [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] priests and its first service was on [[December 2]], [[1900]]. The Church had been in Augusta for 70 years, until the church closed in 1971 due to modern [[suburban]] advancements. While the building was vacant, it endured much [[vandalism]] and was near destruction after vandalism and vacancy.
 
In 1874, Father Theodore Bulter acquired land for the new church and a Christian school intended to serve people of all denominations.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=About Us – Sacred Heart |url=http://sacredheartaugusta.org/learn/ |access-date=2023-09-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> Initially, temporary structures were built, and [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] priests were brought in to lead the new parish. Construction of the permanent church building began in 1897, and the first mass was held on December 2, 1900.
It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1972.<ref name="nris"/>▼
 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church was designed in a cruciform Romanesque style, with ornate features including an Italian marble high altar in the [[apse]] and two side altars in the [[transept]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Sacred Heart Cultural Center |url=http://thingstodo.avidlocals.com/listing/sacred-heart-cultural-center.html |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=thingstodo.avidlocals.com}}</ref> The walls of the structure were heavily adorned with stained glass from Munich,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Sacred Heart Church, Augusta Georgia |url=https://www.n-georgia.com/nps-augusta-sacred-heart-church.html |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=www.n-georgia.com}}</ref> totaling 94 windows.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2022-03-04 |title=The History of Sacred Heart Cultural Center - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices |url=https://bhhsbeazleyrealtors.com/local/the-history-of-sacred-heart-cultural-center/ |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beazley Realtors |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sacred Heart Cultural Center |url=https://www.exploregeorgia.org/augusta/arts-culture/galleries/sacred-heart-cultural-center |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Website {{!}} Explore Georgia.org |language=en}}</ref> Six [[rose window]]s dominate the ends of transept, and the aisle windows depict various saints and Catholic symbols. The [[nave]] features a [[barrel vault]] ceiling, and a small dome crowns the crossing of the transept.<ref name=":2" /> The facade of the church is distinguished by round towers with conical spires, and three stone arches frame the main entrances. The church is also notable for its intricate brickwork, which includes 15 different types of brick.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />
In 1987, city officials renovated the building and opened as a vibrant center of the city for cultural events. The building now host events such as wine festivals, choral [[concert]]s, and [[Christmas]] events. It is one of the best examples of redeveloping downtown Augusta.
 
The church served the Augusta community for 70 years until it was closed in 1971 due to escalating maintenance costs and a declining population in the surrounding neighborhood. This decline was accelerated by two major floods of the Savannah River and the development of modern [[suburban]], which drew residents away from downtown Augusta.<ref name=":4" /> While the building was vacant, it suffered from [[vandalism]] and was near destruction.<ref name=":3" />
 
▲ItSacred Heart was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1972.<ref name=":2" /><ref name="nris" />
 
In 1987, the Knox Foundation undertook a renovation of the building, transforming it into a vibrant cultural center for the city. Today, the former rectory and school building house various non-profit organizations and arts groups.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
 
==Events==
The Sacred Heart Cultural Center hosthosts special events such as [[wine]] festivals, [[choral]] concerts, [[Christmas]] events, and an annual garden festival. Art workArtwork areis exhibited on a regular basis in the Art Gallery.
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==See also==
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*[[Arts and culture in Augusta, Georgia]]
 
==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.sacredheartaugusta.org Sacred Heart Cultural Center] — official website
* [http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/Augusta/index.html National Park Service "Discover Our Shared Heritage" travel itinerary]
 
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