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St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, 1921

Subjects
ChristianityChurches
Card type
Printed photo
Date
c. 1921 (White Border)
Front of St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, 1921, c. 1921 printed photo postcard
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Back of St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, 1921, c. 1921 printed photo postcard
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About this postcard

St. Patrick's Cathedral rises above surrounding rooftops in an elevated view, its twin Gothic Revival spires and rose window facing Fifth Avenue. The printed caption places it at Fifth Avenue and 50th Street and calls it the leading Catholic church in New York City and one of the grandest cathedrals in the world. Designed by James Renwick Jr., the cathedral was begun in 1858, dedicated in 1879, and its 330-foot spires were finished in 1888. By the early 1920s it was a well-established seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York and a landmark of Midtown Manhattan.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

Dear Nelin, arrived home safely Mother and Daddy met me. Glad to be back home again. From Mae Duggan

PublisherBelmont Post Card Co.
ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL, NEW YORK CITY. ST. PATRICKS CATHEDRAL NEW YORK CITY. St. Patricks Cathedral is located on Fifth Avenue at the corner of 50th St. It is the leading Catholic Church in New York City and one of the grandest cathedrals in the world. One of the most interesting features of this great thoroughfare.
PostmarkedNew York, NY, June 6, 1921, 12:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs. M. K. Nichols

57 Prospect Ave. Walton, NY

Postcard record

Postmarked, New York, NY
PublisherBelmont Post Card Co.
Series101601
ConditionFair
Place addressedMrs. M. K. Nichols, 57 Prospect Ave., Walton, NY
Place depictedSt. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, NY
PublisherBelmont Post Card Co., Bronx, NY
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
Stamp2c George Washington, red, perforated on all sides
NotesWhite border with red printed caption at top; visible halftone dot pattern; heavy creasing, edge tears and brown staining along margins. Postmark: NEW YORK STATION, N.Y. JUN 6 12-P M 1921. Divided-back private post card, 1¢ green Washington stamp, blue "POST CARD" heading; pencil message; worn edges, creases, foxing and corner wear.

Cite this card

St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, 1921, postcard, c. 1921. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/st-patricks-cathedral-new-york-city-1921. Accessed November 2, 2026.