Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

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Title

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Subject

Greeks
Cathedrals
Church buildings
Illinois--Chicago
Greek Americans
Greek Americans--religious life
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America
Arches
Orthodoxos Ekklēsia tēs Hellados

Description

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago features a three-tier exterior design. The bottom level includes the main entrance containing three Corinthian column-supported arches over the doorway and arched windows on either side. The second level has three arched stained glass windows while the third level features two towers with shuttered windows on either side of a recessed dome.

Photo caption: "Greek series - view of front of Greek Church, N. LaSalle St."

Creator

Matsoukas, Nick John

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Identifier

401272
Federal Writers Project

Original Format

commercial print
b&w
77
15 x 9 cm