Contents

I. THE SPIRIT OF THE CATHEDRAL.
The Real Cathedral 11
Praise in its Greatness 12
Praise in its Beauty 12
Praise in its Service 13
The Spirit of Democracy 14
A Civic Institution 15
A Great Symbol 16
A Sign of Stability 16
II. THE FABRIC OF THE CATHEDRAL.
Name and Namesake 19
Location and Access 20
Administration and Clergy 22
Seals 23
Services 25
Visitors 26
Architecture 27
Plan and Size 27
Progress of Construction 28
Funds for Building 29
Foundation and Structure 31
Exterior of Chapels 31
Clerestory of Choir 33
Stone Shields 33
West Front 34
Nave 36
Crossing 40
Pulpit 42
Tapestries 46
Litany Desk 46
Choir 48
Choir Parapet 49
Pavements 51
Lectern 52
Choir Stalls 54
Organ 55
Cathedral Flag 56
High Altar 56
Credence Table 58
Great Columns 59
Clerestory Windows 60
Ambulatory 66
Founder’s Tomb 68
Choir Boys’ Stone 69
Seven Chapels of Tongues 69
Chapel of St. James 71
Chapel of St. Ambrose 76
Chapel of St. Martin 80
Chapel of St. Saviour 84
Chapel of St. Columba 87
Chapel of St. Boniface 90
Chapel of St. Ansgarius 95
Corner Stone 100
Crypt 100
Summary of Dimensions 101
Bishops of New York 102
III. OTHER BUILDINGS, ETC.
Bishop’s House 104
Deanery 104
Choir School 106
St. Faith’s House 110
Synod House 110
Open Air Pulpit 114
Cathedral Organizations 115
Guide Book 116

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PLAN

Seven Chapels of Tongues

The Old Synod House (formerly the Leake & Watts Orphan Asylum) stands on the site of the South Transept (5) and is not represented on this plan.