View from the rectory down the west side of the church. The Fawkes building, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church steeple, and businesses along Lyndale Avenue are visible in the distance.
Prelates gather during Solemn Pontifical Mass in connection with the Consecration of the Basilica of Saint Mary. Archbishop John Gregory Murray, celebrant, flanked by other higher ranking clergy, reverences the altar.
Untitled sketch. Angels top the posts on the chair back, and a heraldic shield (possibly a bishop's coat-of-arms) is above the back cushion. To right, a very lightly sketched priest faces the chair, perhaps to show scale.
Untitled sketch. On left, rough outline of Calvary grouping as carved by sculptor John Garratti. On right, more complete sketch of alternative pieta statuary for the pillar location, with Mary holding Christ below a cloth-draped cross.
No. 952-A. Drawn by G.B.M. Two side-by-side drawings: Door no. 3, with symbols for Peter, Andrew, John and James. This drawing has been colored with orange and blue pencils; Remaining 7 doors prototype. Also a sketch indicating door locations.
Sheet no. 8. Details showing return of cresting at rear of canopy. Metal framework structure. Plan of platform (lower platform in 4 sections for easy removal and storage).
Sheet no. 2. Notes: Riser, altar B. C. altissimo marble; Treads and marble. Archway labeled ""not in contract." Initialed by E. H. L. (Edwin H. Lundie), stamped E. L. Masqueray, architect.
Sheet no. 3. Cross section detail view of unidentified altar. Notes: Use of B. C. Altissimo marble, stucco, dome design. Statue of B. P. quality statuary marble.
Three separate sketches: Section ""X-X""(straight front view, cut away for half showing interior construction and measurements); Section on center line (side view into priest's side of confessional); Side Elevation (left side, door into priest's side). Also Half Plan at ""A-A"" sketch (view from above looking down on roof plan and interior).
Sheet no. 10. Notes: Seat of Best Quality Leather; spring cushion; Same detail on sides as shown for sedillia. Penciled in very lightly beside the chair is a priest figure.
Sheet no. 213-A. Revised section through baptismal font basin showing additional drain from storage compartment. Also, small sketch detail of baptismal font lid in lower left corner.
During renovation work on the Basilica, workers hung lines from the front edifice and used these to reach stonework around the rose window for tuckpointing and other repairs.
View from the pews of the temporary altar, decorated with lillies and greens for Easter. Taken before the interior granite facing, stained glass windows and raised pulpit were installed.
Image 2 of 2. Father Thomas Cullen, seated, poses with the Pro-Cathedral Choir on the front steps of the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, Minneapolis. Easter Sunday. Mary Jane Mulhein and her parents stand in the front row, far left.
The Choir of the Pro-Cathedral of Saint Mary poses with director Father Francis A. Missia outside the northeast door of the church. Mrs. Grace Long stands in the front row, 6th from the left.
Sheet no. 8. Three separate sketches: Front elevation (4 thus); Side section details (4 thus); Plan with framing and composition grille (4 thus). Also includes detailed notes on wood for cases, woodwork finish, decoration of metal pipes and composition work.