Baltimore?s religious and historical leaders gathered Friday tocelebrate the 200th birthday ? almost to the hour ? of the country?s first cathedral and to announce the discovery of the sacred building?s original cornerstone.
Amidst scaffolding, caution tape and piles of bricks, Friday?s procession mimicked one that took place July 7, 1806, when the nation?s first bishop placed a wooden cross where the cathedral?s alter would eventually stand. Construction crews are now working to renovate the historic church and expect to complete the $32 million project in November.
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