Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

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• This massive church, affectionately known as the "Holy Box," dominates the view from the west side of Lake Union with its golden domed roof. The church, dedicated in 1931, was a bit of a disappointment to some as the Great Depression undermined the grand original plans. Only a decade later the bank foreclosed on the church and the United States Army Artillery used it for two years. The congregation regained it and on Palm Sunday of 1947, the paid mortgage was burned before the alter. From the inside, the new rose window casts colors on the floor throughout the day, and the spare lines of its interior can be an overwhelming experience for many. Visit here if you're on an architectural or religious tour of Seattle. There's also a gift shop.
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