The Cathedral of St. Paul, designed in 1905 by Emmanuel Louis Masqueray, at the time was referred to as “a modern building” (Cathedral of St. Paul, n.d.). It was designed in the Beaux Arts style popularized between 1893-1929, considered a “revival style” and characterized by heavy ornamentation, large features and “heavy masonry”. Roman arches and columns are often used in this style (Architectural Styles.org, n.d.)
That style can be seen in the arches, domes, symmetry and lines. One of the most notable features is the huge dome, which I’ve noticed on multiple occasions when attending baptisms at the Cathedral. The exterior is made of St. Cloud granite, a stone from a particular geographical region in the state of Minnesota, which is used
That style can be seen in the arches, domes, symmetry and lines. One of the most notable features is the huge dome, which I’ve noticed on multiple occasions when attending baptisms at the Cathedral. The exterior is made of St. Cloud granite, a stone from a particular geographical region in the state of Minnesota, which is used