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TRINITY CATHEDRAL

Trinity Cathedral is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Omaha. Trinity Episcopal Church was organized in Nebraska on July 13, 1856, by the Right Reverend David Jackson Kemper. Several earlier structures were built before Trinity Cathedral was begun on May 15, 1880. The Right Reverend Robert Harper Clarkson broke ground for the new cathedral on the southeast corner of 18th & Capitol Avenue. The cornerstone was dedicated on May 25, 1880, by Bishop Clarkson. Omaha architect, A.T. Large designed the building. Consecration ceremonies were held November 15, 1883, for the new Trinity Cathedral. The entire building, including furnishings, cost nearly $100,000 dollars. The “Old Rectory” to the immediate right of the Cathedral in this photo was built in 1887 for $9,000 dollars. It was designed Messrs. Hodgson & Sons and constructed by James Griffith. The rectory was destroyed in 1956 and replaced with the present Parish House.