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Introduction
The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC was first thought of by Bishop Thomas J. Shahan in the early 1900's. The construction of the shrine was started in 1920. The 1st level, the lower level, was completed in 1926. Because of the Great Depression and World War II the Immaculate Conception Shrine was put off for a while but not forgotten. 30 years later construction was started on again and finally finished in 1959.
Bibliography
Kavanaugh, Mr. Kevin A. "Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception." Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception. © 2008 Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception, 2008. Web. 22 Mar. 2011.
Lindsey, Gaye. "National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception." Tiles On The Web: The Website for Handmade and Historic Tiles. 2007. Web. 22 Mar. 2011. <http://www.tiles.org/pages/tilesite/nsic/nsic.htm>.
Lindsey, Gaye. "National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception." Tiles On The Web: The Website for Handmade and Historic Tiles. 2007. Web. 22 Mar. 2011. <http://www.tiles.org/pages/tilesite/nsic/nsic.htm>.
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Basilica of the Shrine of the National Conception
Interesting Facts & Other Information
* The Shrine is filled with beautiful artwork.
* It is famous for its amazing tile work.
* The central mosaic of Christ is the largest in the world.
* The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is located at Forth Street and Michigan Avenue.
* The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic Church in the United States & North America.
* It is also one of the top 10 Largest Churches in the world.
* The Basilica is open every day of the year.
* Almost 1 million people visit the Shrine each year.
Created by: Alexys Vance
An 8th grade student at St. Gabriel School
Last updated: 3/22/2011
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