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 Nation's first basilica |
88 North 17th St Minneapolis, MN 55403 United States +1 612 333 1381 http://www.mary.org/ bsm@mary.org |
This grand beaux-arts church was the nation's first basilica, taking 20 years to complete. Built during the tenure of Archbishop John Ireland, the enormous white marble building is a marvel to behold. It is 120 feet wide by 278 feet long supporting 133-foot twin towers in the front. One of the towers houses a 3000-pound bell that can be heard for miles around. Over the altar, an ornate dome rises 250 feet and the 56 rank pipe organ echoes throughout. Guided tours are offered every Sunday morning. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cathedral Church of St. Mark |
519 Oak Grove St Minneapolis, MN 55403 United States +1 612 870 7800 http://www.ourcathedral.org/ webmaster@ourcathedral.org |
Overlooking Loring Park is the stately and splendid Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Mark. The huge English Gothic structure asserts an almost aristocratic presence, yet offers a sense of welcome to all. A parish church, which received the designation of 'Cathedral' in 1941, it serves a congregation of over 1,200. The manila-colored limestone used on the exterior was painstakingly shipped from Bedford, Indiana during construction in the early 1900s. The front façade contains a multitude of artfully sculptured figures representing the history of St. Mark's and the people who played a role in its success. Bishops, priests and missionaries, as well as symbols of the great state of Minnesota (teepees, gophers and grain elevators), are proudly displayed. The numerous stained glass windows depicting saints and heavenly scenes are truly works of art. Visit the web site for worship times and other information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular church on the Hill |
239 Selby Ave Minneapolis, MN 55102 United States +1 651 228 1766 http://www.cathedralsaintpaul.... info@cathedralsaintpaul.org |
One of the country's largest and most spectacular churches, the Cathedral of St. Paul sits high on a hill (aptly known as Cathedral Hill) overlooking downtown and the Mississippi River Valley. The structure opened in 1915, although extensive interior work continued for several more years. The massive copper dome is 300 feet above the nave's floor and the walls are covered in pale Minnesota granite. A pair of carillon towers flanks the building's Summit Avenue façade and the sanctuary seats 3,000 worshipers. Guided tours are offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Beautiful landscape |
3600 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408 United States +1 612 822 2171 http://www.lakewoodcemetery.co... rong@lakewoodcemetery.com |
A walk around a cemetery may not be your idea of how to spend a lazy afternoon, but the sprawling grounds of this one offer some of the most beautiful landscape open to the public.The city's largest cemetery is full of treasures of architecture and marvelous gestures of remembrance. Memorial Chapel, designed by Harry Wild Jones and built in 1908, is an exquisite Byzantine wonder, filled with eye-catching mosaics and a series of stained glass windows that double as a sundial. The grounds provide a soothing escape and a chance for a calm, reflective time for oneself. Opened in 1871, history abounds within the cemetery, final resting spot to well-known Twin Cities' families such as the Walkers, Lorings, and Blaisdells. Vice-President Hubert Humphrey is buried here, as are Minneapolis Park system designer Horace Cleveland and Emil Obeerhoffer, the first musical director of the Minneapolis Symphony. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest continuously used church |
1 Lourdes Place Minneapolis, MN 55414 United States +1 612 379 2259 http://www.ourladyoflourdes.com lourdes@usinternet.com |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is the oldest continuously used church in Minneapolis. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the landmark church stands in the heart of the St. Anthony Falls Historic District. The original building was constructed for $15,000 in 1857 as a meeting hall for the First Universalist Society. In 1877 the French Canadian Catholic community purchased the native limestone structure and the parish became the first in the United States to be named Our Lady of Lourdes. The original 3,000 square foot structure was enlarged and redesigned. A bell tower, sacristy, vestibule and rectory were added. The structural changes altered the church's architectural style. The original rectangular building became a linear French provincial-type edifice with a V-frame beam truss. The circular portion of the nave was modeled after the Chapel Royale at Versailles and a Gothic steeple was added. But by 1917 the parish was losing its population. French no longer was the primary language spoken in the parish school and by 1945 the sermons were given only in English. Scheduled to be boarded up in 1968, the parish somehow survived and rode the crest of the development of the Riverplace area in the early 1980s. As redevelopment continues to thrive in the city's birthplace, the little church with the long history is being rediscovered. Visitors take guided tours, which are available to groups by appointment, and parishioners come from all over the Twin Cities to worship. Call for schedule of services or to arrange for a tour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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