Dept 56 Cathedral of St. Nicholas Christmas in the City – Signed Rare. Introduced December 2005- Retired December 2006. Number 775 out of 3500. Signed by Thomas Bater. Of this sale benefits. This piece plus many, many more new’retired’ Department 56 pieces were donated to assist our Veterans. Box may show shelf wear. Department 56 buildings are majestic, stately, sometimes whimsical; always beautiful. Bring your Village to life with special touches, local characters and residents! ? About Veterans Non-profit- We loan medical equipment to Veterans & their extended families for as long as needed. We store & distribute’Stand Down’ camping equipment, clothing and supplies that are purely set aside for our homeless heroes. For Veteran families in need we supply clothing, furniture, kitchen items and just about anything else we have on hand. We donate dollars to local non-profit food banks. Vehicles, motor homes, campers & 5th wheels donated- when we can afford, we repair and donate to a Veteran in need of transportation or housing. And do so much more.