An informative guide to the Cleveland area’s houses of worship The sacred landmarks of Cleveland and the surrounding area provide a fascinating array of architectural styles and often serve as visual focal points and social centers in the area’s many ethnic communities. In A Guide to Greater Cleveland’s Sacred Landmarks; author Lloyd Ellis describes the origins of the area’s religious communities; outlines the history of their buildings; interprets their architectural styles; and provides details on significant interior features. Ellis profiles seventy-five Protestant churches; fifty-seven Catholic churches; eight Jewish institutions; eight Orthodox churches; three Mosques; two Unitarian churches; and a Hindu temple; and provides readers with fifteen recommended tours around Cuyahoga County. He describes each structure by explaining its importance as a religious; cultural; or architectural landmark; and accompanies each entry with an exterior photograph. In addition to serving as a reference to thriving religious institutions; A Guide to Greater Cleveland’s Sacred Landmarks preserves the memory of the area’s extinct or endangered religious communities; passing the stories of past generations to generations in the future. Anyone interested in greater Cleveland’s architectural; religious; and ethnic history will welcome this well-researched and richly illustrated guide.
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