Cathedral Of The Assumption In Kentucky Is A True Work Of Art
By Catherine Armstrong|Published September 30, 2019
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
Kentucky has some stunning architecture, from the Capital building to the stunning Muhammad Ali Center. The Bluegrass State is also home to a few magnificent cathedrals. Have you seen the Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville?
The Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville was completed in 1852. Its spires rise high above the street below. In fact, at 287 feet high, the spire was the tallest in North America back in the 1850s.
Architects William Keeley and Isaiah Rogers designed the cathedral, and they spared no expense when it came to designing a building that would inspire wonder and amazement.
The stained glass windows are simply gorgeous, and you'll want to get a good look at the Coronation Window, which is one of the oldest surviving pieces of hand-painted stained glass in the United States.
The organ and choir loft lend both visual and auditory grace to the cathedral. The organ was built in 1983 by the Steiner-Reck Company in Louisville. Its casing is hand-carved mahogany.
Parishioners who attend services at the Cathedral of the Assumption hail from 27 different counties in Kentucky and Indiana. The cathedral has a rich history going back to the Civil War Era, and it provides spirituality and service to the community.