The Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic St. Patrick’s Cathedral is perhaps the most recognized church in the United States. Construction of the cathedral began in 1858 but was halted during the Civil War. It resumed in 1865, and the cathedral was completed in 1878. It was dedicated on May 25, 1879. The church’s spires were added in 1888.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City is a fantastic place to visit. Today, its profile is almost shrouded in the shadows of modern skyscrapers, but it is no less compelling. (Photo by Todd DeFeo/The DeFeo Groupe)