A taste of Russia in Seattle

This Greek Orthodox church known as St. Spiridon Cathedral is just a few blocks from where I work. Many Russian, Serb and Greek immigrants settled in this part of town just south of Lake Union in the late 19th century and early 20th century.

I am fascinated by the look of it every time I walk by and I finally sketched it on a recent sunny November afternoon. After I finished it, I went to the deli next door to get a sandwich. I don't remember the deli's name because at work we just call it 'the Russians.' I had the "prosciutto classic" on ciabatta bread.

For more information about this church built in 1941 you can visit this page at History Link dot org. The congregation itself also has a sharp looking website at Saint Spiridon dot org. I also found a nice set of photos at wikimedia.