Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (Davenport, Iowa)

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Trinity Cathedral in 2015
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41°31′52.5″N 90°34′30″W / 41.531250°N 90.57500°W / 41.531250; -90.57500
Location121 W. 12th St.
Davenport, Iowa
CountryUnited States
DenominationEpiscopal Church
Websitewww.qctrinity.org
History
Former name(s)Grace Cathedral
StatusCathedral/Parish church
Founded1841 (Trinity Parish)
1872 (Cathedral Church)
DedicationHoly Trinity
ConsecratedJune 18, 1873
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architect(s)Edward Tuckerman Potter
StyleGothic Revival
Years built1867-1873
Specifications
Length135 feet (41 m)[1]
Width82 feet (25 m)
Number of spiresOne
Spire height131 feet (40 m)[2]
MaterialsIowa Limestone
Administration
DioceseIowa
Clergy
Bishop(s)Rt. Rev. Betsey Monnot
DeanVery Rev. Dr. John Horn
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Black and white photo of the church with snowfall
c. 1932 Historic American Buildings Survey photo showing back of the church
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Part ofCollege Square Historic District (ID83003628)
NRHP reference No.74000811[3]
Significant dates
Designated NRHPDecember 24, 1974
Designated CPNovember 18, 1983

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, formerly known as Grace Cathedral, is the historic cathedral in the Diocese of Iowa. The cathedral is located on the bluff overlooking Downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. Completed in 1873, Trinity is one of the oldest cathedrals in the Episcopal Church in the United States. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 1983 the cathedral was included as a contributing property in the College Square Historic District, which is also listed on the National Register.

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  3. ^ "National Register Information System – Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (#74000811)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2024.