Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Poodle (94) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Poodle gargoyle (94) is a limestone sculpture on the Washington National Cathedral's northwest tower in Washington, D.C. Designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Walter Arnold, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. Located near the Pilgrim Observation Gallery, this whimsical piece adds character and artistic detail to the historic cathedral. The gargoyle exemplifies the blend of traditional and creative stonework found throughout the cathedral's exterior.