 |
| Add caption |
 |
| Add caption |
Click on the image for enlarged view ...
 |
| Add caption |
Saint James Cathedral ...
Address: 65 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL - 60611
Founded in 1834, St. James is the oldest Episcopal congregation in Chicago... Was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire [October 8, 1871] .. In 1875, exactly four years and one day after the Great Fire, a newly rebuilt and even more splendidly appointed church was officially completed and blessed.
 |
| Add caption |
Paul Popp Memorial Font ... Carved in Rome from Carrara marble by American sculptor Augusta Freeman; at a time when women sculptors were uncommon, the Font is still used for baptisms today and greets everyone who enters St. James.
 |
| Add caption |
 |
| Add caption |
One can see elaborate stencil works in the interiors and experts call it as one of the best example of Victorian stencil works in the world.
 |
| Add caption |
One of the stained glass windows ...
 |
| Add caption |
REF:
# St. James Cathedral.. click here..
Terrific shots. It brings back many memories. My son was married there, my father and mother were married there, I was baptized there, and my dad and uncle were alter boys in the '30's.
ReplyDeleteThank You so much for writing and sharing. It's the kind of comment that really makes my day!
ReplyDelete