St. Patricks Cathedral has been a staple to New York City since 1879. Amongst its skyscrapers and modern architecture surrounding the beautiful Neo-Gothic style cathedral was designed by an architect named James Renwick Jr. St Patricks Cathedral remains as a gift from the past and is the oldest Roman Catholic parish in New York City. Although the church stands as a well known landmark in the heart of 5th avenue, the church is still fully functional and is visited by thousands of tourists a day and is admired  by everyone. There are plans to preserve St. Patricks  and keep it the way it has been for 137 years. The church holds lots of history and would be a shame  to see it decompose.