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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1301 Thirteenth Ave Altoona, Blair County, PA
Overlooking the city of Altoona from the peak of Gospel Hill, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is a landmark on the Altoona skyline. Although construction began in 1924 to replace a 19th century parish church, it halted during the Depression, and resumed again in 1959. As a result the cathedral`s exterior represents a stark, academic, interpretation of Italy`s early Renaissance cathedrals while its interior, embellished with a modern blend of aluminum, glass and marble, is clearly a product of 1959-60.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1301 Thirteenth Ave Altoona, Blair County, PA
Overlooking the city of Altoona from the peak of Gospel Hill, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is a landmark on the Altoona skyline. Although construction began in 1924 to replace a 19th century parish church, it halted during the Depression, and resumed again in 1959. As a result the cathedral`s exterior represents a stark, academic, interpretation of Italy`s early Renaissance cathedrals while its interior, embellished with a modern blend of aluminum, glass and marble, is clearly a product of 1959-60.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
