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Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: This building completed in 1834 stands as a symbol of the "old" Saint Louis against the background of the "new" city in the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Area. In the immediate vicinity will be the Saarinen Arch and the Busch Memorial Stadium. This Catholic Church has more indulgences tha... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Completed in 1834, the Old Cathedral is only building remaining in Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, on the downtown St. Louis riverfront. A 1963 rehabilitation program returned church to close approximation of original appearance. Organ came from France early in 19th century. Canopeoum and ... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: "A Song in Concrete" - Parabolic arches in thin shelled concrete form the basic structure of this circular church. Height to the top of the cross; 99 ft. Dia. 135 ft. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The St. Louis Old Cathedral is oldest Cathedral Church west of the Mississippi River. Its erection was begun in 1831 and the church was dedicated in 1834. It stands today the most venerable religious monument in St. Louis, a link uniting pioneer days with present-day glories of the West. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The altar is distinguished for its beauty of design, richness of material, and imposing size. Above the altar itself, the baldacchino rises 57 feet. It is supported by ten monolithic columns of rare marbles in contrasting colors - red Verona, yellow Sienna, Fiori de Pesco (peach blossom), and gre... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library