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New York City Landmarks. St. Patrick’s Cathedral. To visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, you need to know more about. its location its history its architectural features. Location. located at 5th Avenue & 50th Street near the famous department store, Saks Fifth Avenue
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New York City Landmarks St. Patrick’s Cathedral
To visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, you need to know more about... • its location • its history • its architectural features
Location • located at 5th Avenue & 50th Street • near the famous department store, Saks Fifth Avenue • there are a great deal of hotels along 5th Avenue if you need lodging nearby
History • construction was begun in 1858 by Archbishop John Hughes • construction stopped during the Civil War • it officially opened its doors to worshippers on May, 1879
Architectural Features • is about 405 feet long • is 274 feet wide • seats about 2,200 people • famous Archbishops of New York are buried in a crypt under the high altar
Now you know... • its location • its history • its architectural features