It is located at the corner of Logan Street and Colfax Avenue in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of central Denver.

On August 7, 1912, lightning struck the west tower causing damage to the upper 25 feet (7.6 m); however, this was repaired before the opening.

Damage included arson, spray-painted anti-Catholic phrases, and police tear gas penetrating the building.

[4] Architect Leon Coquard of Detroit designed the cathedral in the French Gothic style.

Traditional painter decorations were set aside to allow for the two Carrara marble colors of rich cream and delicate gray to create their own harmony.

The 75 stained-glass windows are from the Royal Bavarian Art Institute in Munich founded by Franz Xaver Zettler.

These shells would go through a multitude of steps including being mixed with other products before hardening into a dark green floor.