Old Saint Mary's Cathedral - San Francisco, CA - USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Squirreleen
N 37° 47.556 W 122° 24.344
10S E 552321 N 4182969
Built in 1854. At California and Grant Streets.
Waymark Code: WM3RJ1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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This cathedral seems small by European standards and is dwarfed by the nearby financial district buildings, but built in 1854, it was San Francisco's first cathedral. Architects William Craine and Thomas England designed the building in a gothic-revival style. It was the first home of the Catholic Archdiocese in San Francisco. In 1891, this was moved to a larger building on Van Ness Street. The building survived the 1906 earthquake only to be gutted by the subsequent fire that raged through town. Ironically (as of May 2008), the cathedral is fundraising to complete seismic upgrades. They welcome any donations to save this historic structure. For more information about this cathedral, see the Saint Mary's website.
Address:
660 California Street San Francisco, CA 94108

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic

Date founded or constructed: 1854/12/25

Web site: [Web Link]
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