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Tucson Architecture: Benedictine Sanctuary (2 of 2)

Benedictine Sanctuary, Tucson, AZ The Roman Catholic Church is responsible for some of the most beautiful architecture in the southwest. It started with Father Kino in the late 1700s, and the San Xavier Mission.

The Benedictine Sanctuary on Country Club Road fits right into a later chapter of Tucson's history, and to my mind, is just as distinctive.

South of Speedway, it lies on the boundary of the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

I've never stopped in, though I pass it nearly every day.

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Posted by Mike Jones on 07/07/2008 11:01 PM

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20 Comments on Tucson Architecture: Benedictine Sanctuary (2 of 2)

Mike,

"Benedictine Sanctuary on Country Club Road" pretty much indicates history touching the modern world, doesn't it?

07/07/2008 11:08 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

I THINK this was the church where my brother's funeral was held (1993).

07/07/2008 11:13 PM

by Mary Warren, Las Vegas Real Estate (Keller Williams Southern Nevada)

The Southwest has some great churches I would love to see more thanks for sharing

07/07/2008 11:51 PM

by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Ada/Cascade Real Estate (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)

Terry,

Amen to that!

Mary,

Thanks for commenting. My office is farther north on Country Club. This is a beautiful building and setting.

Mike,

Thanks for being the first to comment. You're right!

Mike in Tucson

07/07/2008 11:55 PM

by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)

Love all the details of the architecture. So much warmer and more interesting than Southern brick.. to me anyway! Enjoying this 'series' Mike!

07/08/2008 02:49 AM

by Susie Blackmon-Maggie Valley Waynesville NC Realtor/RE Blogger/Photographer (COLDWELL BANKER Kasey & Associates)

Mike,

You always have a nice backgorund to your photos, do you wait for the time to be just right to click or does it jsut happen?

I do like the Mission and the history the stand for in any area of the country, sorta reminds me of the 5 missions around San Antonio not to mention the Alamo. Thanks for sharing with us.

Don R.

07/08/2008 06:51 AM

by Don Rogers CRS, GRI, Broker/Sales Associate (RE/MAX Discover)

Ha! The neatest thing about that photo is the Palm Trees. When you live in my area, just the photo of a Palm Tree is beautiful. And of course, the fabulous cactus photos too.

07/08/2008 07:17 AM

by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate

Both of these posts on the Benedictine Sanctuary are very interesting. And, as always, I do love your photographs!

07/08/2008 07:17 AM

by Margaret Woda, Maryland Real Estate (RE/MAX VISION)

I love architecture, and that church is beatiful. Great photo.

07/08/2008 10:10 AM

by Sharon Paxson (Prudential California Realty)

What a beautiful picture, you always capture "true" meaning in photography!!!!!!

Cheron Lange

07/08/2008 08:52 PM

by Michael Lange, e-Pro, GRI and Cheron Lange (John Hall and Associates)

I bet the inside is beautiful! Are you going to try and get some shots?

07/08/2008 09:38 PM

by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)

Astounding -- I remember this church from one of my few visits to Tucson!

07/08/2008 11:03 PM

by Ann Heitland, Associate Broker, CRS, GRI , ABR ~ Flagstaff Real Estate/Community (Team Heitland at RE/MAX Peak Properties)

Ann,

It's beautiful, isn't it?

Joan,

Yes, maam! I surely will.

Cheron,

Thanks for stopping by to comment, and for those nice words!

Sharon,

Thanks!

Margaret,

I appreciate your comments, visits, and your blog! Thank you.

Lenn,

Okay, to impress you, I need a map or two. I'll be right over to your blog to cut and paste. LOL

Don,

I don't hang out and wait for a shot, but when I see something worth photographing, I stop and grab the camera. Thanks for commenting.

Susie,

I agree! The carved Cantera stone takes on a life of its own.

Mike in Tucson

07/08/2008 11:09 PM

by Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC)

I pass by this all of the time, but now will look with a different eye! It is amazing what beauty one can miss in one's own area sometimes. I'm going to have to check out the inside soon--thanks for broadening my daily horizons a bit more!

07/09/2008 10:44 PM

by Kent Simpson REALTOR®, CNS®, AHS®, RECS® (with The Pepper Group™ Diversified Real Estate)

Hi Mike...I'd like to be able to say you owe us photos of the inside but I guess you don't. Hope we get to see some anyway.

Kate

07/11/2008 11:24 PM

by Kathleen "Kate" Elim, LAKE ANNA, VA Real Estate (RE/MAX Lake & Country)

Mike - same comment about adding this to the Buildings Architecture and Dings group. When I was in Hawaii in January I saw the most fantastic rainbow I'd ever seen - wish I weren't in traffic so that I could have photographed it.

07/13/2008 06:15 PM

by Sharon Simms St Pete Florida CRS CIPS CLHMS (RE/MAX Metro)

The church is so different from anything near here and that is very interesting.

07/15/2008 05:52 AM

by Karen Moorhead Ann Arbor Area Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)

This looks kind of post cardy, don't cha think? :) I have to say, I do not remember this church. Of course it's possible I saw it so many times I just go used to it.

08/21/2008 10:32 PM

by Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~ Doreen McPherson (Keller Williams Arizona Realty ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe)

Doreen,

That's true. The monastery is just south of Speedway on the east side of Country Club.

Karen,

Thanks for commenting!

Sharon,

I took your advice. Thanks for commenting.

Kate,

I'll visit the church and take some inside photos for another post.

Kent,

Thanks for stopping by to comment. Let's get a cup of joe soon.