Cathedral Church of Saint Luke

Portland, ME, 04101 US / ME

Location Description

The Cathedral was originally planned as a typical English Gothic cruciform church, but due to financial limitations, the plans were modified and construction of the tower was postponed. The church's architect was New York City architecht Charles C. Haight. The exterior stone was quarried in Cape Elizabeth. The interior was plastered, with black ash used for the woodwork. A rood (or choir) screen topped by a crucifix separated the nave from the sanctuary. The cornerstone was laid August 15, 1867: the first service was held Christmas Day 1868. The Cathedral was consecrated in 1877 after its dept was paid in full.The Cathedral Church of Saint Luke would become the first church in the United States specifically built as a cathedral.

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Location Category

RELIGIOUS - [general]
RELIGIOUS - Churches / Cathedrals

Architecture Style

Gothic

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