Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Missouri Bear (86) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Missouri Bear (86) is a limestone gargoyle located on the southwest tower of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Created by stonecarver Constantine Seferlis and designer Donald Miller, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. This piece exemplifies the Gothic Revival style and contributes to the cathedral's unique architectural character.