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

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The Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., features an extensive collection of limestone gargoyles and grotesques created by artists including Carl L. Bush. These sculptures serve both decorative and functional roles, enhancing the cathedral's Gothic architecture. Located at Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, the cathedral's gargoyles are documented in pictorial directories and referenced in notable sculpture guides. They remain a distinctive and celebrated aspect of the cathedral's artistic heritage.