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RETRO charlotte PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBINSON-SPANGLER CAROLINA ROOM – CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG LIBRARY The Cathedral of Saint Patrick The Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Dilworth is aptly named: The original location's cornerstone was laid on St. Patrick's Day 1852 in Mount Holly, North Carolina, just west of Charlotte. The current cathedral's construction in Dilworth began in 1939 after it was evident that another church was necessary to accommodate the rapidly growing Catholic population in the region. The design and construction of the church was led by Austrian architect Frank Frimmer, who was known for his restorations and overhaul of famous "Old World" churches around the world. The cathedral was built in that same model, complete with a gray stucco facade, a nave that seated 400, a beautiful balcony and a 77-foot- tall tower. The cathedral has experienced several rounds of renovations since its initial construction in the 1930s, including most recently in 2007, when a 700-pound bell was added to the tower. Today, the Cathedral of Saint Patrick is home to more than 700 parishioners and is a prominent building in the heart of Dilworth. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Charlotte. By Abby Blanton 88 WINTER 2016