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- Architect: James Renwick, Jr
- Construction began: 1858
- Construction finished: 1878
- Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976
- Can accommodate 2,200 people
- The roof is made from slate
- Built with white marble
- The Spires rise 330 feet from ground level
- One alter designed by Tiffany and Co.
- A bust of Pope John Paul II is located in the rear of the cathedral
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St. Patrick's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located on the east side of Fifth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets in Manhattan, New York City. It is decorated with Gothic style and built with white marble.
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History
On March 6, 1810, the land that the cathedral is built on was purchased for $11,000. A school operated by the Jesuits was built, but soon failed. In 1850, Archbishop John Hughes announced that he wanted to build a new cathedral to replace the Old St. Patrick's Cathedral that was destroyed by a fire.On August 15, 1858, the cornerstone was laid and work on building the cathedral started. The cathedral was completed in 1878 and dedicated on May 25, 1879.
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St. Patrick's Cathedral Questions
Christine Quinn - should she be allowed to display her gay pride at the St. Patricks Day parade? 2 AnswersMy goodness, absolutely. Wearing a pin on her sweater could only offend intolerant morons. Honestly, being gay is no more taboo than having blonde hair. Nobody ... read more
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Who was St. Patrick? 4 AnswersSt. Patrick was Apostle of Ireland, born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland, in the year 387 and died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, 17 March, 461 or 49... read more
So who was St. Patrick? 2 AnswersCommon legend is that he is the patron saint of Ireland who banished the snakes from Ireland: http://www.dltk-holidays.com/patrick/about.htm "Another tale abou... read more
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Chillin at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Lit a candle, drank from the holy water, kneeled on the padded bars. A little different than Gateway.
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churches should be like st. patrick's cathedral.
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I'm at st patrick's old cathedral (Mott St., Prince, New York). http://bit.ly/4XyWue
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Been to the Met, MoMA, roof of the Rockefeller building, Radio City, St. Patrick's cathedral, Central Park, Strawberry Fields, exhausted!
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RT @yetkl: At St. Patrick's Cathedral praying 4 the victory of a person with an amazing heart @143redangel pray with us peeps http://twi ...
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