A Brief Tour of Christ Church Cathedral

 

 

Photos provided by

Richard L. Kelbaugh

Narrative by

Charles S. Raith

 

(Click on any picture to see full size.)

 
Narthex Windows:
08 The Good Samaritan Tiffany.JPG (372283 bytes)09 The Resurrection Angel Tiffany.jpg (296516 bytes)  8  North Window (at the stair) - left: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:33) In memory of John B. Smith and Warren Smith Newcomb, by Mrs. Richard TenBroeck, dedicated on All Saints Day (November 1), 1896. Designed by the Tiffany Studio, New York.

  9  South Window - right The Resurrection Angel "He is risen; he is not here." (Mark 16:6) In memory of William Chambers Hite, vestryman 1870-1882, and his wife, Mary Rose Hite, by their daughter, 1898. Designed by Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company.

 

 

 
Windows in the West Gallery Wall, above: 

10 - 12 Gallery Windows.jpg (380445 bytes)

  10  The Good Shepherd (center) "I know my sheep." (John 10:14) In memory of Henry W. Barret (1843-1923), vestryman and Chapter member 1872-1914, by Mrs. William Heyburn, 1924. Designed by D'Ascenzo Studios, Philadelphia. 

  11  Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus (South Side) In memory of Theodore Harris Ballard (1886) and Samuel Thruston Ballard (1891-1895) by their parents S. Thruston and Sunshine Harris Ballard, 1926. Designed by D'Ascenzo Studios. 

  12  Elizabeth and John the Baptist (North Side) In memory of Rogers Clark Ballard (1891-1919), by his parents S. Thruston and Sunshine Harris Ballard, 1926. Designed by D'Ascenzo Studios. 

 

The Cathedral Organ, designed by John N. Mander of N. P. Mander Ltd., London, England, will be a three manual and pedal organ of 36 stops with freestanding console and mechanical action. The organ will have one enclosed division (the 'Swell Organ') and two unenclosed divisions (the 'Great Organ' and the ' Choir Organ') together with a Pedal Organ. (Construction pending funding)

 

13 The Nave.jpg (174385 bytes)13a Nave Window.jpg (504454 bytes)  13  The Nave includes the original brick side walls and timber roof structure constructed in 1824 by Graham & Ferguson. The original east wall was demolished for the Chancel addition of 1845, John Stirewalt, architect. The west front was reconstructed in 1870-71, William H. Redin, architect. The original structure was consecrated by Bishop Thomas Brownell of Connecticut in 1829; re-consecrated (after additions) in 1860. The Nave Walls and Ceiling were first "frescoed" in 1850. Decorative color schemes were painted over in the 1921 Centennial renovation, using a stone gray color. The present color scheme is not a reconstruction but uses colors dated to 1896 and is inspired by historic patterns. The wood-paneled wainscot below the windowsills was replaced in the 2000-2001 renovation using solid yellow poplar and white pine boards re-milled from the mid-19th century pews formerly in the Nave.

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