Construction of the Basilica
Files
Dublin Core
Title
Construction of the Basilica
Description
Cardinal Gibbons blessed the foundation stone of the Shrine on September 23, 1920 with over 10,000 people gathered to watch. However, after completion of the Crypt Church in 1926, construction halted until 1953 due to the Great Depression and World War II. Dedication of the upper church took place in 1959.
Date
ca. 1950's
Citation
“Construction of the Basilica,” Digital Exhibits, accessed December 22, 2024, https://cuexhibits.wrlc.org/items/show/605.