The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is home to one of the largest mosaic installations in the world with over 83,000 square feet of shimmering glass tesserae. Among its many treasures are the mosaics designed by Hildreth Meière, one of America’s foremost muralists, whose vision transformed sacred spaces across the country.
Join architect, author, and historian John C. Guenther for an in-person book talk, book signing, and visual presentation of his new work, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis: An Illustrated Timeline. Guenther’s richly illustrated book traces the Cathedral’s 352-year history — from the earliest parishes of St. Louis to the completion of its breathtaking mosaics, including Meière’s celebrated designs for domes, pendentives, and arches.
About the Author:
Architect John C. Guenther, FAIA, LEED AP, holds a fellowship in the American Institute of Architects and was a lecturer in the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis, where he cofounded and taught Mid-Century Modernism in St. Louis 1930–1970. John serves as president of the Society of Architectural Historians–St. Louis Chapter. He wrote The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline; “Missouri’s Architectural Treasures,” published by Missouri Life magazine; “25 Must See Buildings in Missouri” for USA TODAY; and the introduction to The Lost St. Louis Riverfront 1930-1943.
Sunday, November 2nd
Time: 1:30-2:30pm Central Time / 2:30-3:30pm Eastern Time
No registration necessary!
In-Person Event:
Location: Boland Hall, Enter Classroom Door #1, adjacent to playground, proceed to Classroom #3 4430 Maryland Ave, St Louis, MO 63108
Can’t attend in person?
We’ll be streaming the event live on Instagram at @hildrethmeiere, so you can experience the story behind the Cathedral Basilica and Meière’s mosaics from anywhere!
Learn more about Hildreth Meière’s mosaics in St. Louis:
https://www.hildrethmeiere.org/commissions/cathedral-basilica-of-saint-louis-north-dome