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Photo 633-520-588: St. James Cathedral

West facade; July 31, 2021

St. James Cathedral: West facade; July 31, 2021

Connected to St. James Cathedral (Chicago)

Photo credits: Ryan Hildebrand
Assigned category: building detail
Keywords: St. James Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois, church, window

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