The Italian-style church was established in 1913 to serve the more than 3,000 Italians in this "Little Italy" neighborhood who came here to help build the nation's capital as stone carvers, masons and other trades. Located at 595 Third Street, N.W., Holy Rosary Church's exterior includes a bell tower, Christopher Columbus statue and four marble statues representing accomplishments by Italians.

Inside is a traditional Italian venue. A large oil painting on the ceiling behind the main altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Roman artist Romano Fattorini dominates the interior. There is a marble pulpit, stained glass windows and mosaic stations of the cross that are little jewels of art and devotion.

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