Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Humanoid Griffin (88) in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Franco Minervini

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The Humanoid Griffin (88) is a limestone gargoyle at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., created by Jay Hall Carpenter and Franco Minervini. Located on the roof level of the Northwest Tower at the southeast corner of Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of 112 gargoyles. This sculpture exemplifies the Gothic tradition of combining animal and mythical forms in architectural decoration. Visitors can access the cathedral via the nearby Woodley Park - Zoo - Adams Morgan Metro station.