But on Election Day, Washington National Cathedral’s ornate iron doors were open wide. Fresh air blew through the soaring vestibule, and light streamed in through the stained-glass windows.
The iconic LGBTQ+ bar said street construction contributed to its shut down. The city has plans for more nearby.
“It’s beautiful,” Parisian Tom Renaud told NBC News as he marveled at the restored cathedral on Friday, a day before the medieval building's doors officially reopen for the first time since ...