The Cathedral Heritage Foundation is a non-profit, non-sectarian, historic preservation, cultural and arts organization established to meet the objectives of restoring and preserving the national historic treasure of the Cathedral of Saint Paul for generations to come and to provide leadership in developing educational programs to showcase the cultural, historic, and artistic influence of the Cath
edral on people throughout the world. Beginning with the festive laying of its cornerstone in 1907, the present Cathedral of Saint Paul serves as an important part of the civic community. It is a popular destination for local students and artists as well as for tourists from around the world. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places and draws over 200,000 visitors each year. The architectural engineering and heroic labors it took to build the Cathedral make it an important piece of our region's history. It is a worthy successor to the simple log chapel of 1841 that gave the city its name. In a country without a very long history, there are many lessons still to be learned in the continual care and upkeep required by a building made to stand for many centuries. It is hoped that a greater awareness about this monument will generate an enthusiastic response to the difficult but rewarding task of preserving the Cathedral for the appreciation of future generations. We can hardly let the commitment of the pioneers, immigrants, parishioners, and philanthropists over the course of its first hundred years be left unmatched by the present beneficiaries of their imagination and sacrifices.
