St. Paul's Cathedral sits on Montgomery Street in downtown Syracuse. It was designed by Henry Dudley, who worked with Frank Wills until Wills' early death in 1857. Since its founding, the building has served as the seat of the Diocese of Central New York in the United States Episcopal Church.
The locally prominent White family was closely associated with St. Paul's since its founding. Horace White served as a vestryman for over twenty years and as warden. His wife, Clara Dickson White, donated money for the construction of the church tower. A stained glass window on the south aisle honors Horace White, while the White Memorial Chancel Window honors his brother, Hamilton White, who served on the building committee.
The family's influence is reflected in the cathedral's architecture. The spire and windows were dedicated in 1907 by the next generation: Andrew Dickson White, a co-founder and first president of Cornell University, and Horace Keep White, a banker and head of a salt company. The spire was dedicated specifically in honor of Clara Dickson White.
Today, the cathedral maintains its position on the skyline with 185 members reported in 2023. It remains a functioning parish with an average Sunday attendance of 70 and a plate and pledge income of $152,482 for 2024.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Kyle McLonely
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