The Cathedral Bascilica of St Francis of Assisi was built between 1869-1886
and renovated in 1967. It stands on the site of two earlier church buildings.
It is commonly known as Saint Francis Cathedral and is located at 131
Cathedral Place, about a block from the Santa Fe Plaza.
Photo(s): 2012
About Us We started traveling Historic U.S. Route 66 as a destination in 2009. It's like a 2,400 mile long drive back in time from Chicago to Santa Monica! more
Did
You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane
road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned
lanes are still there.