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Photo 359-322-372: St. James Cathedral

From the northwest; July 31, 2021

St. James Cathedral: From the northwest; July 31, 2021

Connected to St. James Cathedral (Chicago)

Photo credits: Ryan Hildebrand
Assigned category: full exterior view
Keywords: St. James Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois, church

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