Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Crooked Politician (93) in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Walter Arnold

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Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Crooked Politician (93) in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Walter Arnold

The "Crooked Politician" gargoyle is a limestone sculpture at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., created by Jay Hall Carpenter and Walter Arnold. It is one of over 100 gargoyles that decorate the cathedral, located on the northwest tower near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW. This gargoyle exemplifies the Gothic Revival style and serves as a symbolic and artistic feature of the cathedral's exterior. It is accessible to visitors near the Pilgrim Observation Gallery and the Woodley Park Metro station.