Exterior Our Lady of Victory Basilica (Lackawanna, New York)

1 exterior

1.1 great dome
1.2 twin towers
1.3 main entrance

exterior

the design of exterior of basilica work of french ecclesiastical architect, emile ulrich. fulfill father baker s wish finest materials , workmanship, ulrich halted other projects architectural firm in cleveland , spent time inspecting artists work both in united states , europe.

the majority of exterior of shrine constructed entirely of pure white marble, supplied georgia marble company of tate, georgia. throughout basilica s interior , parts of exterior, combination of more 40 different types, colors, , designs of italian marble can found.

great dome

a close of exterior of great dome.

a prominent feature of basilica s exterior large copper dome. dome, measuring 165 feet in height, second in size u.s. capitol building in washington, d.c. @ time of completion in 1926. on years, dome s original copper has aged green patina, expected. 4 copper angel statues playing trumpets, measuring 18 feet tall, mounted on dome.

twin towers

the original twin towers of basilica, when completed in 1926, stood @ height of 165 feet (about 16 stories). spires made of marble , had open design. in 1941, violent lightning storm caused major damage both towers, forcing redesign , refurbishing. new towers, enclosed , shorter originals, topped copper domes, similar design of basilica s great dome.

main entrance

the colonnade features figure of father baker on side exterior of basilica.

two large colonnades extend outward , flank exterior sides of shrine @ main entrance. on top of each marble sculpture of group of children overseen large angel. on left colonnade (when facing basilica s front), children led nun. figure represents sisters of st. joseph, order has staffed our lady of victory institutions since 1856. on right colonnade, children led priest, father baker. figure of baker ordered ulrich honor priest several contributions our lady of victory institutions. @ entrance basilica domed niche houses 12-foot-tall, 16,000-pound (eight tons) statue of our lady of victory, crafted of finest carerra marble available.