Old Stone Church, Cleveland (must see)
The Old Stone Church in downtown Cleveland has been a fixture of life in the Public Square area since 1820. Daily tours of the church are available between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If visitors arrive in between these times and find the door closed, they can ring the doorbell for a staff member to let them in.
This church's style is known as Victorian Romanesque, features a barrel-vaulted ceiling, oak and mahogany paneling, and a large balcony. Inscriptions and symbols on the chancel walls feature gold stenciling. The stained glass windows are noteworthy, and four of these are Louis Comfort Tiffany-designed, dating back to the early 20th century.
The church has a parish house that contains some additional areas of interest, such as an art gallery and chapel. The parish house area also hosts a columbarium, where church members have opted to have their cremains interred in a tranquil setting.
This church's style is known as Victorian Romanesque, features a barrel-vaulted ceiling, oak and mahogany paneling, and a large balcony. Inscriptions and symbols on the chancel walls feature gold stenciling. The stained glass windows are noteworthy, and four of these are Louis Comfort Tiffany-designed, dating back to the early 20th century.
The church has a parish house that contains some additional areas of interest, such as an art gallery and chapel. The parish house area also hosts a columbarium, where church members have opted to have their cremains interred in a tranquil setting.
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Sight Name: Old Stone Church
Sight Location: Cleveland, USA (See walking tours in Cleveland)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Cleveland, USA (See walking tours in Cleveland)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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