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The Great Hall at St. Mary's is a breathtaking venue that transcends the ordinary. 

Nestled in upstate New York at the gateway of the Adirondacks, 

The Great Hall at St. Mary’s stands as the only known replica of London's iconic Westminster Hall.

This architectural gem is housed in the heart 

of St. Mary's Academy, a prestigious private school built in 1932. 

Renowned architect Ralph Adams Cram, whose extraordinary talent is showcased in his work on the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the Princeton University Chapel, and the United States Military Academy at West Point, was chosen to design this educational edifice that would transcend time. 

The school’s design, inspired by the majestic collegiate Gothic style, features a towering structure that soars 110 feet and is crowned by a large traceried window symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge reaching towards the heavens. 

The building's grandeur has earned it a place on the list of Historic Places in New York, 

solidifying its status as a significant landmark.

The Great Hall at St. Mary’s houses a breathtaking two-story stained-glass window that bathes the hall in a kaleidoscope of colors. This exquisite window, a masterwork of Willet Stained Glass Studios of Philadelphia, 

serves as the centerpiece, captivating all who enter with its intricate design and historical storytelling.