Holy Name Cathedral

Chicago is a city with an extensive history, with Native Americans and settlers living in the general area before incorporation in 1837, and citizens living within the city proper ever since. An institution with just as much history in the same area is the Archdiocese of Chicago, founded in 1843, represented most visibly through Holy Name Cathedral, located in the Gold Coast neighborhood. The original Holy Name Cathedral was built in 1851, but burned down like most of the city during the Great Chicago Fire. The Cathedral was rebuilt in 1875 into a beautiful gothic revival form by architect Patrick Keely, and has served the community ever since. It features bronze cathedral doors, an elaborate pipe organ and exquisite stained glass. Holy Name Cathedral is both a stunning piece of nineteenth century architecture, while at the same time continuing to tend its flock and acting as a place of solemnity and prayer. It can be difficult to find parking nearby the church on Sundays or close to holidays, so it makes sense to book Holy Name Cathedral parking ahead of time with ParkWhiz.