St. Joseph RC Cathedral
AKA St. Joseph's RC Old Cathedral
50 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY
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Construction began in 1851, and it served as the "Bishop's Church" until 1912, when St. Joseph New Cathedral was built on Delaware at Utica( NE). In 1977, the New Cathedral was demolished, and this building again became the diocesan cathedral.
History:
Exterior:
Interior:
Baptism of Mieszko Slawinski copper etching
Stained glass windows:
Altar and Rose windows F. Scherer of Munich Studios
Sanctuary Clearstory Windows Tyrol Art Glass Studios
Nave Stained Glass Windows Tyrol Art Glass Studios
St. Charles / St. Edward Window Hardman Studios
Two Geometric Windows Andrle Studios
Blessed Mother Chapel Andrle Studios
See also:
St. Joseph's RC "New" Cathedral
Joseph Ellicott Historic Preservation District
Buffalo's Houses of Worship on Buffalo Architecture and History website