Item Details
Design of the New Shrine of the North American Martyrs
Format | Postcard |
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Description | 2 pages |
Language | English |
City, State | Auriesville, NY |
Subject | Fine Arts |
Notes | Representing the proposed chapel in the form of a cross-on which took place the martyrdom of Christ, our Lord-and the amphitheatre in the form of the Coliseum of Rome-which Pope Pius V declared to be impregnated with the blood of the early martyrs. The chapel will seat 1000; the amphitheatre 6516. The estimated cost of construction is $800,000. Chester Oakley of Buffalo, N. Y. is the architect. |
Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
Rights | ![]() |
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