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'''St. John the Divine''' is one of the largest gothic cathedrals in the world...or would be, if it were ever completed. It's been under construction for 100+ years.
 
'''St. John the Divine''' is one of the largest gothic cathedrals in the world...or would be, if it were ever completed. It's been under construction for 100+ years.
  
Some years ago, the north transept of the cathedral (you'll learn what this means in [[Art Hum]]) burned down in a fire, another reason for the perpetual scaffolding.  
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In December 2001, the north transept of the cathedral (you'll learn what this means in [[Art Hum]]) burned down in a fire, another reason for the perpetual scaffolding.
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In November 2006 vandals lopped off the head of a George Washington statue on the Cathedral and left a one dollar bill in its place.
  
 
The grounds feature some creepy Bible-themed sculptures and are roamed by peacocks.
 
The grounds feature some creepy Bible-themed sculptures and are roamed by peacocks.
  
 
[[Category:Churches in Morningside Heights]]
 
[[Category:Churches in Morningside Heights]]

Revision as of 23:00, 1 April 2007

St. John the Divine is one of the largest gothic cathedrals in the world...or would be, if it were ever completed. It's been under construction for 100+ years.

In December 2001, the north transept of the cathedral (you'll learn what this means in Art Hum) burned down in a fire, another reason for the perpetual scaffolding.

In November 2006 vandals lopped off the head of a George Washington statue on the Cathedral and left a one dollar bill in its place.

The grounds feature some creepy Bible-themed sculptures and are roamed by peacocks.