Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Wolf (96) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Wolf (96) gargoyle is a limestone sculpture located on the northwest tower of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Designed by John Skelton and carved by Malcolm Harlow, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. Positioned at the Pilgrim Observation Gallery's southeast corner, this gargoyle contributes to the cathedral's Gothic architectural character and symbolic artistry. The cathedral itself is located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, accessible via the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.