Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Indiana
Both the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the site upon which the church is located have great historical significance. The building is a fine example of the Gothic style. The stained glass windows, dating from the late nineteenth century, and the interior wood carvings, dating from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, are considered to be among the most beautiful examples of both crafts in the western hemisphere. Also, the site was a burial ground for the Miami Indians, a tribe once powerful in the area. The first Catholic church, rectory, school, and cemetery in northern Indiana were built on the site. The present Cathedral is the oldest church building in the city of Fort Wayne. In 1831, Father
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