Three post-Vatican II additions removed from New York's Saint Patrick's Cathedral

A year ago, we shared some historical images of Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.  At the time we wrote:

With rare exception (including distracting TV monitors throughout the nave, a redundant table-altar in the sanctuary and a modernist Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton side altar) the cathedral has escaped the wreckovation craze following the Second Vatican Council.

We are pleased to