Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: American Rattlesnake (9) in Washington, D.C. by John Guarente, Charles Tidball, Elizabeth Tidball

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The American Rattlesnake (9) is a limestone gargoyle sculpture at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., created by John Guarente, Charles Tidball, and Elizabeth Tidball. It is part of the Cathedral's extensive collection of 112 gargoyles, located on the north nave bay 3 outer aisle level near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW. This animal-themed gargoyle contributes to the Cathedral's rich Gothic Revival sculptural program. The nearest Metro station is Woodley Park - Zoo - Adams Morgan.