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On St Patrick's Day, we celebrate Waterloo's Irish Heritage.

The Black's Building was built in 1913 By Irish immigrant James Black. (top left)

The Five Sullivan brothers who died when their U.S. Navy ship was sunk in 1942 during WWII, are of Irish decent. (top right) Grout Museum District

Queen of Peace Catholic Church, linked to Our Lady of Victory Academy, was founded in 1872 by nuns from Ireland. (bottom right)

Don't forget - Iowa Irish Fest is happening August 6-8, 2021! (bottom left)