Item Details
Cathedral of Saint Paul
| Format | Postcard |
|---|---|
| Description | 2 pages |
| Language | English |
| City, State | Saint Paul, MN |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Subject | Fine Arts |
| Notes | 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. |
| Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
| Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Rights |  Copyright Not EvaluatedDigitized collections are made accessible for purposes of education and research.
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