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

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Photographs

Now you know...

• its location

• its history

• its architectural features

Thank you!