Cathedral of Saint Paul

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Princeton Theological Seminary (Contributor)
Contributors: James R. Tanis (Contributor)
Format: Electronic Postcard
Language:Undetermined language
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Published: s.a.
Further subjects:B United States ; MN ; Saint Paul
B Postcards
B Catholic Church
B Church architecture ; United States
B Fine Arts
B Church buildings ; United States
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Description
Item Description:Began 1900; opened for services 1915; interior work continued to completion 1956. E. L. Masqueray, architect. Classic Renaissance adaptation of Romanesque architecture. 307n1/2 ft. to top of cross, 381 ft. long (including sacristy), 216 ft. wide. Built of Minnesota granite. Main features: magnificent dome; sculptured details on exterior; heroic sculptured statues in beautiful marble chapels in interior; stately splendor of High Altar and sanctuary; rich and colorful decoration of sculptured gesso interior; excellent stained glass. Visitors welcome every day of the year