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Mariners Church - Photos Decor Detail

Church pews detail in February 2024

Church pews detail in February 2024

North Wall door

North Wall door

In 1871, a storm knocked down the original four wooden spires on the roof. In summer 2023, the church restored that feature. The new spires are 19 feet tall and weigh more than a thousand pounds. On the top, is a fleur-de-lis to represent the city’s French influence.

In 1871, a storm knocked down the original four wooden spires on the roof. In summer 2023, the church restored that feature. The new spires are 19 feet tall and weigh more than a thousand pounds. On the top, is a fleur-de-lis to represent the city’s French influence.

The new spires are 19 feet tall and weigh more than a thousand pounds.

The new spires are 19 feet tall and weigh more than a thousand pounds.

Detail North Wall door

Detail North Wall door

North Wall door

North Wall door

The 78-rank organ is housed in beautiful case work which perfectly complements the architecture of the church.

The 78-rank organ is housed in beautiful case work which perfectly complements the architecture of the church.

It contains nearly 4,100 pipes.

It contains nearly 4,100 pipes.

A closer look at the beautiful woodwork.

A closer look at the beautiful woodwork.

One of the side doors leading from vestibule into the sanctuary.

One of the side doors leading from vestibule into the sanctuary.

A view at the Side altar

A view at the Side altar

Main altar detail

Main altar detail

Looking up the Organ and Choir loft

Looking up the Organ and Choir loft

Window reflections on the piano in the back of the sanctuary.

Window reflections on the piano in the back of the sanctuary.

West facade detail

West facade detail

A view at the north elevation of the church

A view at the north elevation of the church

The George Washington statue in front of the north elevation

The George Washington statue in front of the north elevation