Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D.C.

[ca. 1960–1979]

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Bethlehem Chapel of the Nativity. Vaulted arches here are typical of 14th century Gothic architecture. Central panel of reredos above altar is carved from block of Indiana limestone by John Evans and depicts the nativity. The foundation stone of the Cathedral, laid in 1907, is directly behind the altar.

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