Travel Reference
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4. SPACE WINDOW
This stained-glass window is notable for commemorating mankind's 20th-century
moon landing. A piece of moon rock, brought back by Apollo 11 astronauts, is em-
bedded in it.
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5. NAVE
The vertical impression given by the nave is also typical of English Gothic style. Flags
of the states are often displayed around the outer walls.
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6. SOUTH ROSE WINDOW
“The Church Triumphant” is the theme of this elegant stained-glass window. The
design of Joseph G. Reynolds incorporates 12 brilliantly colored “petals” and numer-
ous other figures.
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7. CHILDREN'S CHAPEL
This endearing room is child-scaled with a miniature organ and altar and chairs to
fit six-year-olds. Jesus is also shown as a boy in the sculpture here.
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8. GARGOYLES AND GROTESQUES
Derived from decorated spouts on European buildings, these carved ornaments have
been given free rein at the cathedral. The 112 carvings include Darth Vader of
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fame and a predatory-looking snake.
9. PIPE ORGAN
This magnificent Aeolian-Skinner instrument has 10,650 pipes. On most Mondays
and Wednesdays at 12:30pm, an organist gives a presentation and then demon-
strates with a recital.
