St. James Cathedral; Also known as St. James Church - Vancouver, Washington
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N 45° 37.814 W 122° 40.394
10T E 525470 N 5053017
St. James Parish was established in 1838--part of the Quebec Mission for Hudson Bay Company. In 1850, it was the Cathedral of the Nesqually Diocese of Washington. The present Gothic style church was built in 1884. In 1907, the diocese transferred.
Waymark Code: WM1HVZ
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2007
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I took photos on the afternoon of April 30, 2006, of St. James Church in downtown Vancouver, Washington. I went inside and was overwhelmed by the beautiful music. A young woman and man were singing Vietnamese songs in the choir loft which soared throughout the church.St. James Parish was established in 1838--part of the Quebec Mission for Hudson Bay Company. In 1850, it was the Cathedral of the Nesqually Diocese of Washington. The present Gothic style church was built in 1884. In 1907, the diocese transferred to Seattle, Washington. The graves under the church were removed to Seattle.
The architect/builder was Donald McKay and Mother Joseph. The bricks were made by the Hidden Brick Company of Vancouver, Washington.
Address:
204 W. 12th Street
Vancouver, WA USA
98660
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Date founded or constructed: 1884/01/01
Web site: [Web Link]
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