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An informative guide to the Cleveland areas 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 areas many ethnic communities. In A Guide to Greater Clevelands Sacred Landmarks, author Lloyd Ellis describes the origins of the areas 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 Clevelands Sacred Landmarks preserves the memory of the areas extinct or endangered religious communities, passing the stories of past generations to generations in the future. Anyone interested in greater Clevelands architectural, religious, and ethnic history will welcome this well-researched and richly illustrated guide.

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