Item Details
Saint Paul Cathedral
Format | Postcard |
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Description | 2 pages |
Language | English |
City, State | Saint Paul, MN |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Subject | Fine Arts |
Notes | Begun 1908; opened for services 1915; interior work continued to completion 1956. E. L. Masqueray, architect. Classic Renaissance adaptation of Romanesque architecture. 307 1/2 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. |
Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
Rights | ![]() |
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