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Post by bixaorellana on Mar 6, 2013 5:16:36 GMT
When was the cathedral started? You got some wonderful shots of it, I must say. However, every time I see pictures of it I think a) why do we need a national cathedral and b) if we must have one, shouldn't it be in some style that's not an attempt to copy the ancient cathedrals of Europe?
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Post by anshjain97 on Mar 6, 2013 13:07:48 GMT
This is a superb thread- never been to DC but always wanted to go there. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by htmb on Mar 6, 2013 21:08:17 GMT
Thank you very much, Ansh. DC is a very interesting city, and I love the fact that I can get around so easily using the bus and metro. It's also a great walking city.
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Post by htmb on Mar 6, 2013 22:41:10 GMT
When was the cathedral started? You got some wonderful shots of it, I must say. However, every time I see pictures of it I think a) why do we need a national cathedral and b) if we must have one, shouldn't it be in some style that's not an attempt to copy the ancient cathedrals of Europe? Thank you, Bixa. I'm afraid I don't know much about the Washington Cathedral. Here's a blurb from their website: The Cathedral is a spiritual resource for our nation: a great and beautiful edifice in the city of Washington, an indispensable ministry for people of all faiths and perspectives, and a sacred place for our country in times of celebration, crisis, and sorrow. Generous friends, members, and donors around the world support our mission.As I mentioned, I didn't get much of an opportunity to walk around the interior, but it did seem a stark contrast to the beautiful old European cathedrals I have visited. It was interesting that a netting completely covered the ceiling down the long center aisle to collect any additional falling debris left over from the earthquake damage.
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Post by htmb on Mar 28, 2014 2:49:55 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2014 7:05:25 GMT
I generally forget that most American cities have two cathedrals -- the Episcopal one and the Roman Catholic one.
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Post by htmb on Mar 30, 2014 19:05:53 GMT
When I posted the photos of St. Matthew's Cathedral I hadn't realized it was the church where John F. Kennedy's funeral mass was said, as well as the spot where John Jr, aged 3, saluted his father's casket. An iconic moment in U. S. history. I must plan to return and go inside on a future trip.
Here's a video made by a visitor using narration from the actual funeral mass.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2014 18:05:22 GMT
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Post by htmb on Jun 23, 2014 18:09:36 GMT
Looks pretty ugly at first glance.
I do know the cost of housing in the area is quite expensive, and location is certainly everything.
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Post by nycgirl on Jun 29, 2014 2:05:54 GMT
That footage of little JFK jr.'s salute is heart-wrenching. This reminds me, I still haven't reported on the trip I took a few months ago.
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Post by questa on Jun 29, 2014 3:25:28 GMT
I have just found this thread. It is superb. I love looking at grand buildings. Melbourne in Australia has many that sprung up as a result of fortunes made on nearby gold fields. To see the railway stations, businesses, Government places you can see the city fathers planned a city that would impress every one. This was the latter half of the 19th century, but they borrowed from all classical styles
I like the pic of the garden with the 2 chairs...it has such depth, and the equestrian statue is nicely composed
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Post by htmb on Jul 1, 2014 5:28:38 GMT
Thank you, Questa. :-)
Nycgirl, I can only imagine you were there at the perfect time for the cherry blossoms to be in full bloom.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 1, 2014 6:12:08 GMT
Glad this popped to the forefront again, as I don't remember seeing your additions in late March, Htmb. You really did that gorgeous brickwork justice with your photos!
Until I looked at the video just now, I didn't know/remember that then-Bishop Hannan officiated at that funeral Mass. He was archbishop of New Orleans for over two decades, 60s--80s.
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Post by htmb on Jul 24, 2014 22:58:50 GMT
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