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![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 89 N: 369]](http://i1.treklens.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (2097) | This is the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, in Savannah, Georgia. Constructed of brick, building began in 1873 and was completed in 1879. The spires were added in 1896.
Two years later the cathedral caught fire and was nearly destroyed. Only the outer walls and spires were left standing. It was refurbished and re-opened in 1900. Stained glass windows and painted murals were added, and the cathedral was formally rededicated in 1912.
Only in 1920 was the cathedral consecrated - its debt had been cleared. A church might be dedicated and open for service, but was only consecrated when it was free of debt.
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