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Christ Church Cathedral in Saint Louis is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture complete with a belfry tower flanked by gargoyles. Located at 1210 Locust Street, the southeast corner of Locust and 13^th Streets in downtown Saint Louis, Missouri, the building is on the National Historic Landmark Registery and is designated a City Landmark.

It was constructed between 1859 and 1867 and designed by Leopold Eidlitz who was one of the leading architects in America in the latter half of the 19^th century. The plan is cruciform with shallow transepts and apsidal chancel. The structure was built of Illinois sandstone with a tower and porch added in 1912 of Indiana limestone. A six-story structure with a limestone facade is attached to the east elevation of the building. This addition was designed in a late-Gothic Style.

Christ Church became the cathedral for the Diocese of Missouri in June of 1880. It was at this time that it took on its present name.

The structure's most impressive feature is inside, behind the altar. This area is graced by intricately carved screens called reredos. They are made of stone from France. Wooden beans support a ceiling that follows the steep-pitched roofline.

After a fire in January 2002, the interior walls were cleaned and sealed. The electrical rewiring was also completed at that time.