Basilica
The Abbey Church of Conception was designed by Adrian Wewer, a Franciscan. The cornerstone was laid on May 20, 1883, and it was dedicated on May 10, 1891. Two years later, a tornado hit it in 1893. As the church was rebuilt the Beuron murals were added. On May 10, 1941 Pope Pius XII declared it a minor basilica.
A two decade $9 million restoration was completed in 1999.
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