The Cathedral Basilica used to have a ceramic font but it was replaced by a marble font in 1965 when the Cathedral was renovated for the 400th anniversary.

Apparently, some visitors to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels have mistaken the baptismal font inside for a wishing well. Thus the sign that has been posted, in English and Spanish there ...

Font for Washington Cathedral Free -- Other Decisions. Share full article. June 1, 1906. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from June 1, 1906, Page 14 ...