{"product_id":"minneapolis-mn-minnesota-st-marys-pro-cathedral-school-postcard-steinhardt","title":"Minneapolis MN Minnesota St. Marys Pro-Cathedral \u0026 School Postcard Steinhardt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard features St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, showcasing detailed architecture. Published by Steinhardt \u0026amp; Co., St. Paul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Published by R. Steinman \u0026amp; Co., St. Paul \u003cbr\u003e• Commercialchrome postcard design \u003cbr\u003e• Unused postcard with space for stamp \u0026amp; message \u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions approx. 3.5 x 5.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e__________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a vintage topographical postcard of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which was formerly known as the St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSignificance: It holds the distinction of being the first basilica established in the United States, a title granted by Pope Pius XI in 1926. \u003cbr\u003eArchitecture: Designed by French-American architect Emmanuel Louis Masqueray, the building is considered a premier example of Beaux-Arts architecture with significant Baroque influences. \u003cbr\u003eHistory: Construction on the current structure began in 1907 and was completed in 1915, replacing the original Church of the Immaculate Conception. \u003cbr\u003eStatus: It serves as the co-cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48843391041753,"sku":"60811","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/3GRFeEoG_0.jpg?v=1782164346","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/minneapolis-mn-minnesota-st-marys-pro-cathedral-school-postcard-steinhardt","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}