Cleveland's Landmarks Commission proposes 6 more Catholic churches for protection under historical designation
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St. Adalbert Catholic Church on East 83rd Street could be protected as a landmark in City Council legislation passes.CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland's Landmarks Commission is recommending that six more Catholic churches be designated as historical city landmarks, which would give them some protection against demolition or structural changes.The Cleveland Catholic Diocese, which has been closing churches in an ongoing downsizing plan, opposes the designations that City Council will now consider adopting through legislation.
In letters sent to the commission and copied to council members sponsoring the designations, the diocese called the proposals "extremely offensive."
"We do not seek nor do we approve of landmark designation ..." said the letter written by diocese finance officer John Maimone....
...The six structures are St. Adalbert, on East 83rd Street, Immaculate Heart of Mary on Lansing Avenue, Sacred Heart of Jesus on Krakow Avenue, St. Lawrence on East 80th Street, St. Hyacinth on Francis Avenue and St. John Nepomucene on Independence Road....
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