Building Washington National Cathedral

Building Washington National CathedralDespite being built entirely during the 20th century (1907 1990), the techniques used to construct the Washington National Cathedral were the same as those used on the centuries old Gothic churches in Europe. What powered the larger tools and cranes was different, but otherwise, the processes, ordering, and artistic finishing were almost entirely medieval. The last time a building of this magnitude was built using these techniques, cameras did not

Despite being built entirely during the 20th century (1907-1990), the techniques used to construct the Washington National Cathedral were the same as those used on the centuries-old Gothic churches in Europe. What powered the larger tools and cranes was different, but otherwise, the processes, ordering, and artistic finishing were almost entirely medieval. The last time a building of this magnitude was built using these techniques, cameras did not exist. Images of America: Building Washington National Cathedral divides the 20th century into decades to detail what must be the first published beginning-to-completion photographic record of the construction of a Gothic cathedral. Experience the grandeur and beauty of Washington National Cathedral, built entirely during the 20th century (1907-1990) using the same techniques as centuries-old Gothic churches in Europe. Let this book take you on a journey through the decades of construction and admire the intricate infrastructure of this magnificent building.