Architecture1852
Cathedral of the Assumption
by William Keely
433 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40202
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About this landmark
Oldest continuously operating Catholic cathedral on its original site west of the Alleghenies. Neo-Gothic spire reaches 287 feet. The hand-painted ceiling features over 1,000 gold-leaf stars.
From Wikipedia
Cathedral of the Assumption (Louisville, Kentucky)
Historic church in Kentucky, United States
The Cathedral of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Louisville. As of 2025, it is the seat of Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, and the Very Reverend Frederick W. Klotter serves as rector.
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Details
- Year Built
- 1852
- Architect
- William Keely
- Style
- Neo-Gothic
- Period
- Antebellum
- Era
- 1852
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