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C / 7. ) of M E \ / C O
CATH EDRAL BEGUN IN 1573, DEDICATED FINALLY 1667; FAQADE COMPLETED 1797.
STYLE: SPANISH RENAISSANCE. ARCHITECT of first plan, ALONSO PEREZ DE CASTANEDA ;
of second plan, JUAN GOMEZ DE MORA; of façade, JOSE DAMIANO ORTIZ DE CASTRO of dome,
MANUEL TOLSA. The SAGRARIO erected 1749. Sº YLE: CHURRIGUERESQUE, ARCHITECT,
LORENZO ROD RIGUE/ -
H E great Cathedral of Mexico is the largest church in the Western
Hemisphere. It was founded very soon after the Conquest, occupying
the site of the Teocalli, the temple of the Aztecs. The construction of
the present edifice covers a period from the time of Philip II almost to the
end of the Spanish dominion. As in the building of some of the great cathe-
drals of the Old World, a diversity of successive styles is represented in the
fabric. Enormous sums were expended upon its construction and decoration.
A great deal of the original splendor of the interior has been lost through va-
rious alterations, but much is still left. As the greatest seat of the Church in
America, the Cathedral is full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although an
integral portion of the Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the seat
of one of the various parishes of the city. Externally its style is radically dif-
ferent from that of the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to reconstruct
the façade of the latter in harmony therewith.
SEE References, VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 70, 77, 84, 87, 148, 150
spanigl, Colonial Attljittitute in ſtirrito
By SY L / E S T E R BA XTER
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ORTIZ DE CASTRO
HE great Cathedral of Mexico is the largest church in the Western
Hemisphere. It was founded very soon after the Conquest, occupying
the site of the Teocalli, the temple of the Aztecs. The construction of
the presentedifice covers a period from the time of Philip II almost to the
end of the Spanish dominion. As in the building of some of the great cathe-
drals of the Old World, a diversity of successive styles is represented in the
fabric. Enormous sums were expended upon its construction and decoration.
A great deal of the original splendor of the interior has been lost through
various alterations, but much is still left. As the greatest seat of the Church
in America, the Cathedral is full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although
an integral portion of the Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the
seat of one of the various parishes of the city. Externally its style is radically
different from that of the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to recon-
struct the façade of the latter in harmony therewith. The towers of the Ca-
thedral are each adorned with groups of statuary representing the Doctors
of the Church and the Patriarchs of the Monastic orders. Executed by the
Puebla sculptor, Zacarias Cora, presumably after sketches by Tolsa.
SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 7o, 77, 84, 87, 148, 1.5o
ºpamigły Colonial Archittitute in ſticrico
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TV H E great Cathedral of Mexico is the largest church in the Western
Hemisphere. It was founded very soon after the Conquest, occupying
* the site of the Teocalli, the temple of the Aztecs. The construction of
the present edifice covers a period from the time of Philip II almost to the
end of the Spanish dominion. As in the building of some of the great cathe-
drals of the Old World, a diversity of successive styles is represented in the
fabric. Enormous sums were expended upon its construction and decoration.
A great deal of the original splendor of the interior has been lost through
various alterations, but much is still left. As the greatest seat of the Church
in America, the Cathedral is full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although
an integral portion of the Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the
seat of one of the various parishes of the city. Externally its style is radically
different from that of the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to recon-
struct the façade of the latter in harmony there with. A unique feature of Tol-
sa's design is the extraordinary prolongation of the lantern, evidently with
the intention of bringing the effect of the dome into scale with the towers.
SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 70, 77, 84, 87, 148, 1.5o
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ARCHITECT JOSE DAMIANO ORTIZ DE CASTRO
HE great Cathedral of Mexico is the largest church in the Western
Hemisphere. It was founded very soon after the Conquest, occupying
the site of the Teocalli, the temple of the Aztecs. The construction of
the present edifice covers a period from the time of Philip II almost to the
end of the Spanish dominion. As in the building of some of the great cathe-
drals of the Old World, a diversity of successive styles is represented in the
fabric. Enormous sums were expended upon its construction and decoration.
A great deal of the original splendor of the interior has been lost through
various alterations, but much is still left. As the greatest seat of the Church
in America, the Cathedral is full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although
an integral portion of the Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the
seat of one of the various parishes of the city. Externally its style is radically
different from that of the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to recon-
struct the façade of the latter in harmony therewith.
SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 7o, 77, 84, 87, 148, 15o
Spanigl, Colonial Archittiture in ſacrico
By S Y L W E S T E R BA XTER -
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CITY of MEXICO
CATHEDRAL BEGUN IN 1573, DEDICATED FINALLY 1667; FAQADE COMPLETED 1797.
STYLE: SPANISH RENAISSANCE. ARCHITECT of first plan, ALONSO PEREZ DE CASTANEDA;
of second plan, JUAN GOMEZ DE MORA; of façade, JOSE DAMIANO ORTIZ DE CASTRO; of dome,
MANUEL TOLSA. The SAGRARIO erected 1749. STYLE: CHURRIGUERESQUE, ARCHITECT,
LORENZO RODRIGUEZ.
HE sculpture and carvings of the Sagrario are remarkably good ex-
amples of Churrigueresque ornament. The great Cathedral of Mex-
ico is the largest church in the Western Hemisphere. It was founded
very soon after the Conquest, occupying the site of the Teocalli, the temple
of the Aztecs. The construction of the present edifice covers a period from
the time of Philip II almost to the end of the Spanish dominion. As in the
building of some of the great cathedrals of the Old World, a diversity of
successive styles is represented in the fabric. Enormous sums were expend-
ed upon its construction and decoration. A great deal of the original splen-
dor of the interior has been lost through various alterations, but much is
still left. As the greatest seat of the Church in America, the Cathedral is
full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although an integral portion of the
Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the seat of one of the various
parishes of the city. Externally its style is radically different from that of
the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to reconstruct the façade of
the latter in harmony therewith.
SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 70, 77, 84, 87, 148, 150
spanigl, Colonial Architetturt in ſticrico
By Sº L V E S T E R BA XTER
J. B. M. L L E T P u / / ; ; / e r B o s t

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STYLE SPANISH RENAISSANCE ARCHITECT JUAN GóMEz DE MoRA
HE great Cathedral of Mexico is the largest church in the Western
Hemisphere. It was founded very soon after the Conquest, occupying
the site of the Teocalli, the temple of the Aztecs. The construction of
the present edifice covers a period from the time of Philip II almost to the
end of the Spanish dominion. As in the building of some of the great cathe-
drals of the Old World, a diversity of successive styles is represented in the
fabric. Enormous sums were expended upon its construction and decoration.
A great deal of the original splendor of the interior has been lost through
various alterations, but much is still left. As the greatest seat of the Church
in America, the Cathedral is full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although
an integral portion of the Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the
seat of one of the various parishes of the city. Externally its style is radi-
cally different from that of the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to re-
construct the façade of the latter in harmony therewith. The feature of the
Cathedral's interior is the effect of exceptional loftiness, uncommon in Re-
naissance work.
SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 7o, 77, 84, 87, 148, 1.5o
spanigl, Colonial Artúittitute in ſtarrico
By S Y L / E S T E R BA XTER
J. B. M. L L E T P u / / ; ; / e r B o s

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STYLE SPANISH RENAISSANCE ARCHITECT JUAN GóMEz DE MORA
HE great Cathedral of Mexico is the largest church in the Western
Hemisphere. It was founded very soon after the Conquest, occupying
the site of the Teocalli, the temple of the Aztecs. The construction of
the present edifice covers a period from the time of Philip II almost to the
end of the Spanish dominion. As in the building of some of the great cathe-
drals of the Old World, a diversity of successive styles is represented in the
fabric. Enormous sums were expended upon its construction and decoration.
A great deal of the original splendor of the interior has been lost through
various alterations, but much is still left. As the greatest seat of the Church
in America, the Cathedral is full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although
an integral portion of the Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the
seat of one of the various parishes of the city. Externally its style is radically
different from that of the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to recon-
struct the façade of the latter in harmony therewith. The pulpit on the left
is of Puebla onyx. The balustrade of the Crujía, with its statuettes, and also
the choir-screen, were made in Macao, China, of bronzes called Tumbago
and Kalain. This is a rich composition of gold, silver and copper, more
valuable than their weight in solid silver. This bronze work dates from 1730.
SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 70, 77, 84, 87, 148, 1.5o
spanigl, Colonial Archittiturt in ſtacrico
By S T L V E S T E R BA XT. E. R
J. B. M I L L E T P u b / i s h e r B o s t


NUM BE R 8 J Che juterior—Che Choir [ . Vo L U M E
(L. b c a t b c l, r a I of ſtºl t t t t O
C / 7. ) of A/ E X / C O
STYLE SPANISH RENAISSANCE ARCHITECT JUAN GóMEz DE MORA
DESIGNER of DECORATIONS UNKNOWN
HE great Cathedral of Mexico is the largest church in the Western
Hemisphere. It was founded very soon after the Conquest, occupying
the site of the Teocalli, the temple of the Aztecs. The construction of
the present edifice covers a period from the time of Philip II almost to the
end of the Spanish dominion. As in the building of some of the great cathe-
drals of the Old World, a diversity of successive styles is represented in the
fabric. Enormous sums were expended upon its construction and decoration.
A great deal of the original splendor of the interior has been lost through
various alterations, but much is still left. As the greatest seat of the Church
in America, the Cathedral is full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although
an integral portion of the Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the
seat of one of the various parishes of the city. Externally its style is radically
different from that of the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to recon-
struct the façade of the latter in harmony therewith. The choir-stalls are
richly carved with figures of saints in reliefs of gilded wood; the rest of
the woodwork is in the natural state. The large painting of the Apocalypse
at the head of the choir, on the back of the Altar del Perdón, is by Juan
Correa.
SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 70, 77, 84, 87, 148, 1.5o
spanigl, Colonial Archittitute in ſticrico
By S T L V E S T E R BA XTER
L L E T P iſ / / ; ; / e º B o s

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N U M E E R () Chr juterior–3 itàriºri lºrrbon
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STYLE CHURRIGUERESQUE, DEVELOPED from the PLATERESQUE
H E great Cathedral of Mexico is the largest church in the Western
Hemisphere. It was founded very soon after the Conquest, occupying
the site of the Teocalli, the temple of the Aztecs. The construction of
the present edifice covers a period from the time of Philip II almost to the
end of the Spanish dominion. As in the building of some of the great cathe-
drals of the Old World, a diversity of successive styles is represented in the
fabric. Enormous sums were expended upon its construction and decoration.
A great deal of the original splendor of is been lost through
various alterations, but much is still left. As the g. t seat of the Church
in America, the Cathedral is full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although
an integral portion of the Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the
seat of one of the various parishes of the city. Exterially its style is radi-
cally different from that of the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to
reconstruct the façade of the latter in harmony therewith. This splendid
altar faces the central entrance. The paintings are the subjects of romantic
legends that ascribe them to two artists, one of them mythical; but they are
manifestly the work of Baltasar Echave. -
SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 70, 77, 84, 87, 148, 150
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By S M L / E S T E R BA XTER
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STYLE CHURRIGUERESQUE ARCHITECT GERóNIMO BALBAS
HE great Cathedral of Mexico is the largest church in the Western
Hemisphere. It was founded very soon after the Conquest, occupying
the site of the Teocalli, the temple of the Aztecs. The construction of
the present edifice covers a period from the time of Philip II almost to the
end of the Spanish dominion. As in the building of some of the great cathe-
drals of the Old World, a diversity of successive styles is represented in the
fabric. Enormous sums were expended upon its construction and decoration.
A great deal of the original splendor of the interior has been lost through
various alterations, but much is still left. As the greatest seat of the Church
in America, the Cathedral is full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although
an integral portion of the Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the
seat of one of the various parishes of the city. Externally its style is radi-
cally different from that of the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to re-
construct the façade of the latter in harmony therewith. This is one of the
most superb examples of interior Churrigueresque in the country. The archi-
tect belonged in Seville, and designed the corresponding altar in the cathedral
there. He came from Spain expressly to do this work as well as the High
Altar, now demolished. The paintings for this altar are by Juan Rodríguez
Juárez, the famous Mexican artist. The central figure is “ The Adoration
of the Kings” and above is “The Assumption.”
SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 70, 77, 84, 87, 148, 15o
spanigl, Colonial Arcljittſturt in ſtarrico
By SYL W E S T E R BA XTER
J. B. M I L L E T P u / / i s h e r B o s t

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HE great Cathedral of Mexico is the largest church in the Western
Hemisphere. It was founded very soon after the Conquest, occupying
the site of the Teocalli, the temple of the Aztecs. The construction of
the present edifice covers a period from the time of Philip II almost to the
end of the Spanish dominion. As in the building of some of the great cathe-
drals of the Old World, a diversity of successive styles is represented in the
fabric. Enormous sums were expended upon its construction and decoration.
A great deal of the original splendor of the interior has been lost through
various alterations, but much is still left. As the greatest seat of the Church
in America, the Cathedral is full of interest. The adjacent Sagrario, although
an integral portion of the Cathedral, is a distinct church in itself and is the
seat of one of the various parishes of the city. Externally its style is radi-
cally different from that of the Cathedral, but it was probably intended to re-
construct the façade of the latter in harmony there with. The feature of the
Cathedral's interior is the effect of exceptional loftiness, uncommon in Re-
naissance work.
SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 15, 25, 39, 40, 54, 61, 63, 70, 77, 84, 87, 148, 1.5o
panigl, Colonial Archittitute in ſtarrico
By S Y L V E S T E R B A X T E R
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It is one of the most magnificent in Mexico, and a portion of the
splendid monastery of the same name, the first established in the
country. It has had a very remarkable history. The dating is immediately
after the Conquest, and at one ºne it was the seat of the most powerful re-
ligious order in New Spain, the Franciscans. The monastery covered an
enormous area and included the site of the Animal House, or zoölogical
garden, of the Aztecs. The whole property was confiscated by the national
government in 1856. The greater portion of the old monastery has now dis-
appeared and most of the several churches and chapels belonging to it passed
into Protestant hands. The main church, however, together with the adja-
cent chapel, has returned to the possession of the Roman Catholics, and is
now the Jesuit Church of el Sagrado Corazon (the Sacred Heart).
The largest dome in this plate belongs to the main church; the two small-
er domes to the Balvanera chapel, built against the old side-entrance and
finished in 1791. The three form one of the most remarkable, beautiful and
picturesque groups to be seen in Mexico.
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Church of ºan pipólito
C/T] of //EXICO
FOUNDED EARLY 16th CENTURY RECONSTRUCTED 18th CENTURY
STYLE SPANISH RENAISSANCE
N the historic causeway over which the Spaniards were driven out of
Mexico by the Aztecs on the noche triste (the “sad night”), the Con-
querors, on their return to the city, erected a little commemorative
chapel at the place where the greatest slaughter took place. The fugitives re-
turned to the city the day of Sam Hipólito, and so they gave the name of
Sam Hipólito de los Mártires (of the Martyrs) to the chapel, which was
soon succeeded by this important church, the reconstruction of which dates
back to the middle of the eighteenth century. The diagonal placing of the
towers is a peculiarity of the plan. The monument at the corner of the
churchyard, with its quaint sculptured relief, commemorating the event that
took place on the spot, is a depiction of a famous Aztec legend in which
the Conquest was foretold. The large church in the distance on the left be-
longed to the monastery of San Fernando, whence the famous Padre Juni-
pero departed on the adventurous journey that resulted in the conversion
of the Mission Indians of California.
- SEE References VOL. I, PAGES 13, 14
spanigl, Colonial Artijittitute in ſtarrico
By SY L / E S T E R BA XTER
J. B. M L L E ºr P iſ /, / ; ; / e º B o s t