Romanesque and Gothic Buildings
See also: Gothic Revival architecture in CanadaThis lists contains buildings built in true Romanesque and Gothic styles using medieval construction methods. It does not include 19th and 20th centuries buildings of Gothic revival or Romanesque revival styles.
- Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, New York City
- Washington National Cathedral (minimal steel and concrete used)
Read more about this topic: European Medieval Architecture In North America
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