Begun in 1905 and consecrated in 1959,[citation needed] it was designed by architect Thomas Rogers Kimball.[3] Ranked among the ten largest cathedrals in the United States when it was completed, the cathedral is 255 ft. long, 158 ft. wide and 222 ft. tall (78 m by 48 m by 68 m).
The architectural style of the building is Spanish Renaissance Revival, rather than the European Gothic architecture popular in the early 20th century. Kimball justified his choice because of the early influence of Spain and Mexico on the region. It was once part of the missionary area subject to the See of Santiago de Cuba.
On March 16, 2007, a painting of The Virgin Immaculata was reported stolen from St. Cecilia. About 7:30 am, church officials noticed the artwork had been cut from its frame. The painting was an 8 foot by 5 foot image, part of a collection donated to the cathedral in 2002. The painting had an estimated value of $100,000.[4]
Organ
The organ of the cathedral was built by Pasi Organ Builders and inaugurated in 2003. The instrument has 55 stops, three manuals and pedals. A unique feature of the organ is the option of playing 29 of the stops in either meantone or Wegscheider well-tempered tuning (the remaining stops being well-tempered).
^Stoddard, Martha Stoddard (2022-07-13). "Omaha native Malcolm X nominated again for Nebraska Hall of Fame". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
^Olson, Chris, "Another Church, Another Art Theft", Omaha World-Herald, 16 March 2007:26.1
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January 17, 2023
cecilia, cathedral, omaha, cecilia, cathedral, cathedral, church, roman, catholic, archdiocese, omaha, located, north, 40th, street, gold, coast, historic, district, cathedral, ranked, largest, united, states, when, completed, 1959, also, listed, national, reg. St Cecilia Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha USA Located at 701 North 40th Street in the Gold Coast Historic District the cathedral was ranked as one of the ten largest in the United States when it was completed in 1959 It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places St Cecilia s CathedralU S National Register of Historic PlacesOmaha LandmarkSt Cecilia CathedralLocationOmaha NebraskaCoordinates41 15 59 16 N 95 58 18 27 W 41 2664333 N 95 9717417 W 41 2664333 95 9717417 Coordinates 41 15 59 16 N 95 58 18 27 W 41 2664333 N 95 9717417 W 41 2664333 95 9717417Built1905ArchitectThomas Rogers Kimball 2 Architectural styleSpanish Renaissance RevivalNRHP reference No 79001442 1 Significant datesAdded to NRHPJanuary 25 1979Designated OMALMay 22 1979 2 Contents 1 About 2 Organ 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksAbout EditBegun in 1905 and consecrated in 1959 citation needed it was designed by architect Thomas Rogers Kimball 3 Ranked among the ten largest cathedrals in the United States when it was completed the cathedral is 255 ft long 158 ft wide and 222 ft tall 78 m by 48 m by 68 m The architectural style of the building is Spanish Renaissance Revival rather than the European Gothic architecture popular in the early 20th century Kimball justified his choice because of the early influence of Spain and Mexico on the region It was once part of the missionary area subject to the See of Santiago de Cuba On March 16 2007 a painting of The Virgin Immaculata was reported stolen from St Cecilia About 7 30 am church officials noticed the artwork had been cut from its frame The painting was an 8 foot by 5 foot image part of a collection donated to the cathedral in 2002 The painting had an estimated value of 100 000 4 Organ EditThe organ of the cathedral was built by Pasi Organ Builders and inaugurated in 2003 The instrument has 55 stops three manuals and pedals A unique feature of the organ is the option of playing 29 of the stops in either meantone or Wegscheider well tempered tuning the remaining stops being well tempered See also Edit Catholicism portalList of Catholic cathedrals in the United States List of cathedrals in the United States Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha List of churches in Omaha NebraskaReferences Edit National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service January 23 2007 a b Omaha Landmarks Omaha Landmarks Heritage Preservation Commission Retrieved 2013 03 05 Stoddard Martha Stoddard 2022 07 13 Omaha native Malcolm X nominated again for Nebraska Hall of Fame Omaha World Herald Retrieved 2022 07 19 Olson Chris Another Church Another Art Theft Omaha World Herald 16 March 2007 26 1External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to St Cecilia Cathedral Omaha Nebraska Official Cathedral web site Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha official web site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title St Cecilia Cathedral Omaha amp oldid 1099264626, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
