A print of the facade of the unfinished cathedral in the Plaza of Matamoras showing the large stone building with two towers connected by three archways. A bell may be seen hanging in the taller left tower. Groups of people are gathered in front of the building. During the American occupation of the city of Matamoras, Thorpe stated that a small room of the cathedral was used as a chapel and he witnessed several Mexican women praying during the Catholic mass. [This print is from the book "Our Army on the Rio Grande," by Thorpe, opposite page 142]
Date: 1846-05-17
Format: images
Format Notes:
Lithograph in Book
Publisher and Date Published: Carey and Hart (Publishers); Jos. C. D. Christman (Stereotyped); T. K. and P. G. Collins (Printers) 1846
Language: English
Publication Place: Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
Contributor:
Gilbert, Reuben S. and Gihon, William B. (Gilbert & Gihon engravers)
Creator:
Thorpe, Thomas Bangs, 1815-1878
Physical Characteristics: 1 print page from a 322 page book; 19.5 x 14.5 cm
Collection: Garrett Collection. The University of Texas at Arlington Library, Special Collections.
Call Number: E405.1 T53 Garrett Bay D.
