Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Grabber (75) in Washington, D.C. by Vincent Palumbo, Peter Rockwell

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The Grabber (75) is a limestone gargoyle sculpture at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., created by Vincent Palumbo and Peter Rockwell. It is located on the southwest tower's west face near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW. The gargoyle is part of a collection of 112 sculptures that decorate the Cathedral, serving both decorative and functional purposes. The site is accessible via the Woodley Park - Zoo - Adams Morgan Metro station.