Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
Identification
Name
Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
Emporis Building Number
133864
Location
| Main address |
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| 149 Pearl Street |
| Virtual address |
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| 1-91 Cathedral Park |
| Virtual address |
| 2-20 Church Street |
Address as text
129 Pearl Street
ZIP
14202
District
City
State
Country
Longitude
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Latitude
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Map and Surrounding Area
Technical Data
Height (tip)
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Height (architectural)
83.82 m
Length
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Width
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Construction start
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Construction end
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Structure in General
Construction type
church
Current status
existing [completed]Facade material
sandstone
Architectural style
neo-gothic
Usages
Main usages
churchFeatures and Amenities
City landmark
National landmark
Facts
Richard Upjohn, architect of New York's Trinity Church, is said to have considered Saint Paul's his finest building. |
The design was influenced by 13th century English parish church Gothic. |
The interior is similar to a hall-type design, with the side aisles reaching almost to the same height as the nave. The nave iis covered by a hammer-beam roof of timber. |
In 1866, the church was chosen as the Episcopal Cathedral for the Diocese of Western New York, which it has remained ever since. |
In May 1888, a gas explosion and fire caused severe damage. Repairs were made by Robert W. Gibson, who made significant yet sensitive changes to Upjohn's design. |
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. |
Companies involved in this building
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Architect: Richard M. Upjohn |