This Presbyterian cathedral, a fine example of English Gothic Revival architecture,was designed by renown church architect Ralph Adams Cram and dedicated in 1911.
In addition to cathedrals, Cram is undiputed as the father of Collegiate Gothic architecture, with buildings on the campuses of Princeton University, Williams College, Phillips Exeter Academy, The University of Notre Dame, and Rice University, among others.
The limestone entry terrace at the McGaffin Tower, depicted above, was designed as part of a programme of accessibility renovations. The design includes custom hand-wrought work by local artisans: decorative iron railings and ceramic tile inserts.
Other renovations included a new elevator, a lift, and unisex restrooms, all making the major areas of the church accessible to those with mobility problems.
