On the western facade of the building, stonemasons have sculpted numerous scenes that seem oddly out of place for a Cathedral. The most striking one is the chilling depiction of the destruction of New York City and its landmarks.

British artist Simon Verity carved the Gothic influenced sculptures between 1988-1997. He later added St. John the Divine, standing atop the four horsemen of the apocalypse, with contemporary takes on the themes to either side.