Today in History

September 29, 1907

Washington National Cathedral

Construction on the Washington National Cathedral was begun on this date in 1907.

Located at Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues in Washington, DC, the National Cathedral is a Gothic edifice belonging to the Episcopal Church USA. President Theodore Roosevelt presided over the laying of the foundation stone and construction continued for 83 years.

The Catheral is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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