Basilica of Saint Mary and Saint Paul Cathedral

Comparing two great historic buildings in the Twin Cities....  Basilica of Saint Mary and The Saint Paul Cathedral. Both of which have similar architectural features and share the same architect, it's no wonder they are both such show stopping buildings.

Basilica of Saint Mary

Basilica of Saint Mary

• Built: 1907
• Designed by architect: E.L. Masqueray
• Architectural Style: Classical Revival and Beaux-Arts
• Addes to the NRHP in 1975
• Largest example of Beaux-Arts architecture in Minnesota

Interior of  Basilica of Saint Mary

Saint Paul Cathedral

Saint Paul Cathedral

• Built: 1907
• Designed by architect E.L. Masqueray  and Whitney Warren
• Architectural Style: Classical Revival
• Third largest completed church in the USA and the forth tallest
• Inspired by French Renaissance architecture
• Interior is illuminated by twenty four stained glass windows

Interior of Saint Paul Cathedral

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