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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. | ||
| − | + | The grounds feature some creepy Bible-themed sculptures and are roamed by peacocks. | |
| − | + | ==Annals== | |
| − | + | 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. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 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.
The grounds feature some creepy Bible-themed sculptures and are roamed by peacocks.
Annals
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.
