the most perfect example of gothic architecture in america's past and present. with christmas displays that stun more than 2 million visitors every year. foxnation is bringing you to the heart of new york city for a behind the scenes look at st. patrick's cathedral like you have never seen before. the history of st. patrick's cathedral reflects the history of the today need rall itself. when the cornerstone was laid, it was almost wilderness. almost the entire population lived in the southernmost part of manhattan. when he said let's build the cathedral in the wilderness, they said you are crazy.