Abstract
Most of us know of the national treasure in our midst, St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale. We've heard of Maxo Vanka, the Croatian artist who created, in two intense sessions, 25 murals that cover the walls and ceiling of the church. "My Gift to America" as he called them. The murals encompass religion, life in the New and the Old Word, the dignity of labor, and the ravages of war. As a National Historic Landmark it has quite a story: a church built by immigrant families with artwork that draws worldwide respect and admiration.
The Historical Society retains the right to reprint articles in any format or media, and retains the right to grant that permission to others.