Loretto staircase, Spiral staircase in Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, United States
The wooden spiral staircase completes two full rotations over 20 feet in height and contains 33 steps without central support or nails.
Built in 1878, the staircase provided access to the choir loft after French architects Antoine Mouly and Projectus completed the Gothic Revival chapel.
The staircase represents a significant example of 19th-century carpentry craftsmanship and remains a central feature of New Mexican architectural heritage.
Located at 207 Old Santa Fe Trail, the staircase stands within a chapel that now functions as a museum open to visitors daily.
The construction method uses wooden pegs instead of nails, and the spruce wood material does not match any known local timber sources.
Location: Santa Fe
Inception: 1878
Made from material: wood
Part of: Loretto Chapel
Website: https://lorettochapel.com/info/staircase
GPS coordinates: 35.68560,-105.93760
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:59
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