Second Cathedral of Saint Paul (Minnesota)
| Cathedral of Saint Paul | |
|---|---|
| 44°56′48″N 93°5′45″W / 44.94667°N 93.09583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| History | |
| Status |
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| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Demolished |
| Previous cathedrals | First |
| Years built | 1851 |
| Demolished | August 1889 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 500 |
| Length | 84 ft (26 m) |
| Width | 44 ft (13 m) |
The second Cathedral of Saint Paul was a building that served as the Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Saint Paul in Minnesota from 1851 to 1858. Almost immediately recognized as being insufficient, planning for a third cathedral began shortly after construction was completed. Until its demolition in 1889, the three-story building also served as the Cathedral School, predecessor of Cretin High School.