Saint Patrick's Cathedral Analysis

In 1858 New York City laid down the first cornerstone of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Avenue. Opening its doors after only a short 21 years in 1879 Saint Patrick’s Cathedral drew visitors from all over. Paid for by poor immigrants in the city, this cathedral stands towering, proud, and beautiful nearly 158 years later. The foremost theme of this basilica is of the Gothic style. Attention to this specific place of worship is due to the majesty of the building. Choosing this church was not challenging due to the fact that there are of 5 Patrick’s, an Erin, and an Irelyn within my family. Needless to say, my blood is heavily laced with Irish roots. In addition to my own family history, I believe that New York City is one of the utmost remarkable cities in the world. As of 2014, the amount of money that has gone into creating, renovating, and repairing this massive cathedral is beyond 300 million dollars. Yet, currently—since 1911—Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Avenue, New York City, New York, is 100% debt free. The taxes paid by the immigrants in the 19th century and the donations made since then have been plenty, and generous. Although commissioned and industrialized by Archbishop Hughes, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral’s architect staff consisted of James Renwick, Jr and Charles T. Mathews. The reason

Patrick’s Cathedral is completely constructed of white marble, from the top of its spires, down to its first front step. Genius enough of the architects, the structure is fashioned to be seen as a cross surrounded by spires large and small, from an aerial view. On the inside of the building, the white marble continues its magnificence throughout the entire worship all. Able to hold up to 2, 4000 people at once, this church is the largest cathedral in the United States. While the building was open to the public as of May 1879, the infamous spires were not added until nine years later in 1888, 24 years after the founder—Archbishop