Christ Church Cathedral, Saint Louis

Christ Church Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral that serves as the central church for the Diocese of Missouri. Built between 1859 and 1867, the cathedral was designed by Leopold Eidlitz, a prominent mid-19th-century American architect, and is one of the few surviving examples of his work. The Gothic Revival style of the structure reflects the city's sense of its importance as the United States expanded westward.

The cathedral's architecture is notable for its expression of early Christian practices and styles, which was influenced by the Oxford Movement originating in England. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994 for its architectural significance. The cathedral is located in downtown Saint Louis, at the southeast corner of Thirteenth and Locust Streets.

The church is made primarily of Illinois sandstone, and its roof is made of purple and green slate. The cruciform structure features a tower projecting from the northern facade at the northwest corner, which houses a baptistry with a font made of Italian marble. In addition to the main body of the church, a smaller sandstone chapel was added in 1893-1895.

From 1910 to 1912, a tower and porch made of Indiana limestone were added to the cathedral, and a chime of three steel bells was dedicated in 1912. The bells were cast by the Bochumer Verein Foundry in 1904, with the bourdon bell weighing 5,732 pounds, making it the largest bell in Missouri.