3500 x 5250 px | 29,6 x 44,5 cm | 11,7 x 17,5 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
2006
Informations supplémentaires:
Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral West and West Hill Street Nassau New Providence Bahamas Construction on this church began in 1885 under the supervision of Father O Keefe the resident priest The construction received a setback September 1 1886 during a storm where lightning killed a workman and the roof doors and walls were damaged Nevertheless within nine weeks the building was ready for its first public mass on November 7th 1886 The Cathedral s construction in 1886 made this the first Roman Catholic Church in the Bahamas This Cathedral was built against the backdrop of much anti Catholic feeling so its presence is a testament to religious determination The present day architecture boasts an addition to the original edifice combining 19th century and 21st century design The site sits above a hill overlooking the lush harbor and other fine heritage mansions in the area
