This staircase is in the Loretto Chapel (built in the 1870's) in Santa Fe, New Mexico...It contains 33 steps in two full 360 degree turns...It has no center support nor is it held from its sides..Its full weight rests on its final tread...And can you imagine it wasn't until 10 years after the staircase was finished they added a railing and banister...
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ReplyDeleteI have seen this on TV and would love to see it in person.
ReplyDeleteWow! So people couldn't slide down the banister for ten years? All kidding aside, it's very unusual.
ReplyDeleteThat was such a wonderful trip. I will see it again, on my next trip to see Jeannie with my sisters. So many laughs. Google tjis it has some very interesting history.
ReplyDeleteWow... that is beautiful!
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