Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Iguana (17) in Washington, D.C. by Carl L Bush, Edward Ratti

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The Iguana gargoyle (17) is a limestone sculpture at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Carl L. Bush and carved by Edward Ratti. It is part of a series of gargoyles that decorate the cathedral's exterior, located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW. This gargoyle is among several animal-themed grotesques that contribute to the cathedral's Gothic Revival character. The nearest Metro station is Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan on the Red Line.