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St. Anthony's Catholic Church rectory at 704 First Ave., formerly 1104 First Ave. This stately home was built in 1872 for Anthony Reis, who moved from Cincinnati to open a tannery business. It originally occupied the full block between First Ave, Delaware St, Second Ave, and Columbia St. Anthony Reis died in 1884 and in 1885 his wife Magdalena donated the northern part of the lot to the diocese on condition that a church be built there. St Anthony's parish was formed on June 13, 1888 and a school adn church building was erected that year. Mass was held in the home's attic until the school was completed on November 4, 1888. St. Anthony's Catholic Church was eventually completed in 1896. When Mrs. Reis passed away in 1910, the residence became the rectory for St. Anthony Church. Due to the proximity of the mansion and the church structure, it is obvious that she intended the home to be used as such when the land was donated. In 2015 St. Anthony's joined with St. Joseph's to become All Saints Parish.

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