Chase Perrin

nickmcglynn:

In tge Loretto Chapel, this wooden Sprial Starcase was constructed with only two attachments at the top and bottom! It’s a marvel design by an unknown carpenter who came and built it then disapeered without payment! It has no center or side support! The railings were added later!

Nick fails to mention that there are no nails or screws at all. The staircase should not stand on its own, but does. More can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretto_Chapel An amazing place and not to be missed in Santa Fe. The nuns there are also very nice.