Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Guard Dog (45) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Guard Dog (45) is a limestone gargoyle sculpted by Carl L. Bush, located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Positioned on the south nave's triforium level, this gargoyle is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of grotesques. It symbolizes protection and serves both decorative and functional roles in the cathedral's gothic architecture. The cathedral is situated near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, close to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.