Chrome postcard of St. Pius Church in Troy, Indiana, copyright 1964 by Colorcraft Studios. Front shows the red brick church with its tall clock tower and cross-topped spire, the adjoining castellated brick building at left, and neighboring houses under a bright blue sky. Standard 3.5 x 5.5 in, unposted and unwritten. Good vintage condition with light corner and edge wear.

Back caption reads: "St. Pius Church, Troy, Indiana. Founded, 1847. Present church designed and constructed by Father Conrad Ackermann, O.S.B., a Swiss Benedictine of St. Meinrad Abbey. Church was dedicated Sept. 28, 1884 and consecrated June 6, 1895. Tower houses the town clock."

Imprint: Copyright 1964, Colorcraft Studios, 114 E. 32nd St., N.Y., N.Y. 10016. "Color Photography by Colorcraft Studios." Card number 76722.

A nice small-town Indiana parish view with a Benedictine and St. Meinrad Abbey connection, good for Indiana, Catholic church, and Perry County collectors.