St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, NY
1858 – 1888 by Renwick & Rodrigue
St. Patrick Cathedral in New York, NY is one of the most well known churches in the United States and beyond. Designed in gothic revival style by James Renwick, Jr. and dedicated in 1879.
From 2012 until 2015 the cathedral underwent extensive renovations, finished in time for Pope Francis’ visit. These renovations dressed the church in tight scaffolding, inside and out enclosing it in a unique “veil”, a rare and once-in-a-lifetime sight.
I documented this transformation in its different states as well as the beautiful garment the next winter’s snow gave the cathedral.
St. Patrick's Cathedral in scaffolding with Atlas statue
Rockefeller Center and Atlas viewed through St. Patrick's main portal
5th Avenue front in scaffolding
Scaffolding in sanctuary
Organ pipes
Organ
Votive candles
Scaffolding in sanctuary
Scaffolding in sanctuary – view towards ceiling
Scaffolding over main altar
Scaffolding over main altar
Scaffolding in sanctuary – view towards ceiling
Scaffolding around column
Scaffolding in sanctuary
View from balcony
View from balcony
Main portal
Main portal with flag of the Holy See
St. Patrick's Cathedral seen through Atlas' globe
Cathedral in winter, view from 5th Avenue
Cathedral in winter, view from 5th Avenue
Cathedral in winter, view from 51st Street
Cathedral in winter, view from 5th Avenue with Atlas statue