Built in 1905 in the Second Empire style, the rectory at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church was the hub of the parish complex and home for the parish priest. It is constructed of sandstone block (painted white) with a pressed tin mansard roof. It is immediately to the south of the red brick, eclectic style church that was built in 1903. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and the rectory is eligible for listing as well.
All activity has moved out of the rectory over the years, and the building is now in need of extensive restorative work. This includes foundation repair, roof restoration, bringing wiring up to code, and plumbing and wall repair. Plans are being made to begin fundraising for the repairs and the parish hopes to apply for a National Fund for Sacred Places grant