Original Cathedral
Construction of the original stone Cathedral began on June 19, 1881. Photo - Jack Deo Collection
Original stone Cathedral was consecrated on July 27, 1890. Photo - Diocese collection
Sanctuary area in the original stone Cathedral. Photo - Diocese collection
Choir loft and balcony area of the original stone Cathedral. Photo - Diocese collection
Founding Fathers
Founding Fathers - Photo diocese collection
Bishop John Vertin (first row, third from the left) was the builder of the first stone cathedral and the third bishop of Marquette from 1879 until 1899. Fr. Frederick Eis (standing in the center) was Bishop Vertin's immediate successor as Bishop of Marquette (who eventually became the fourth bishop of Marquette from 1899 until 1922). Fr. Edward Jacker (seated at the right) was Bishop Baraga's faithful co-worker.
Cathedral Fire
Pictures of the original stone Cathedral after the second fire of November 3, 1935.
Burned out sanctuary of the original stone Cathedral.
West wall of the burned out original stone Cathedral.
East and south walls of the original stone Cathedral.
Rebuilt Cathedral
Cathedral restoration completed in September 1938.
