Holy name cathedral By: Michelle Sasala
Video of Holy Name Catherdal:
A view of the entrance off of State Street. Holy Name Cathedral is located at 730 N. Wabash Ave.
Holy Name Cathedral was built in 1874. It replaced the Cathedral of Saint Mary and the Church of the Holy Name after they were dsetroyed in the Chicago Fire.
Historical Pictures of Holy Name Cathedral
Right: Holy Name Cathedral built in 1874 Left: Cathedral of the Saint Mary Bottom: Church of the Holy Name
The interior and exterior of Holy Name Cathedral
Interesting Facts
- The church's windows are abstract strained glass windows that were made in Milan, Italy. Near the entrance, the winters by the altar are seen as dark red and blue. But, as you move closer to them they turn white and gold.
- The doors possess a hydraulic system that allows them to be pushed open with a single finger
- A fire broke out on the roof in 2009 during the renovation of Holy Name Cathedral
Holy Name Cathedral fire in 2009
Firefighters on scene after the fire was put out a day after it started in December of 2009
The renovation of the church after the 2009 fire