Trinity Cathedral (Cleveland, Ohio) facts for kids
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| Location | Euclid Ave. at E. 22nd St., Cleveland, Ohio |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1901 |
| Architect | Schweinfurth, Charles |
| Architectural style | English Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001420 |
| Added to NRHP | June 04, 1973 |
Trinity Cathedral is a very old and important church located on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. It's not just any church; it's the main church, called a cathedral, for the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio.
Work on this beautiful building started in 1901. Later, in 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a special place in history.
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History of Trinity Cathedral
Early Beginnings
The Trinity church community began on November 9, 1816. It started in the home of a person named Phineas Shepherd. As more people joined, they built a new church. This first church was made of wood. It was located on the corner of St. Clair Avenue and Seneca Street. This street is now known as West 3rd Street. This wooden church was officially opened in 1829. It was the very first church building ever built in the village of Cleveland.
Moving to a New Home
By 1846, the church community had grown even bigger. They needed a larger building. So, plans were made for a new, bigger church. This new church would be closer to Public Square. The church members moved into this larger stone building in 1855. It was built in the Gothic Revival style. This style looks like old European castles and cathedrals.
In 1890, Trinity Church was offered to Bishop William A. Leonard. He was the leader of the Episcopal churches in Ohio. The idea was for Trinity Church to become the main church, or cathedral, for the whole Diocese of Ohio. The church community agreed to take care of the building. This way, it would serve as both their local church and the main cathedral for the area. Soon after, plans started for building a brand new cathedral in its current spot.
Building the Cathedral
Charles F. Schweinfurth was chosen to design the new cathedral. He first planned a building in the Romanesque style. This style uses round arches and thick walls. However, Bishop Leonard and the church members did not agree. They really wanted a Gothic-style building. They felt this style fit better with Anglican traditions. Anglican is another name for the Episcopal Church.
So, construction on the Gothic cathedral began in 1901. The building was officially opened and dedicated on September 24, 1907.
Trinity Commons Addition
In 2002, a new part called Trinity Commons was finished. This addition created more space for church programs and offices. It also provided space for the diocese. At the center of Trinity Commons is a large open area called a piazza. This space is used for people to gather after church services. It also serves as the entrance to the cathedral. Besides meeting and office areas, the Commons has an art gallery, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.
Leaders of Trinity Cathedral (Deans)
The "Dean" is the main leader of a cathedral. Here are the people who have served as Dean of Trinity Cathedral:
- Yelverton Peyton Morgan (1882-1891)
- Charles David Williams (1893-1906)
- Frank Dumoulin (1907-1914)
- Henry Pryor Almon Abbott (1914-1919)
- Francis Samuel White (1920-1931)
- Chester Burge Emerson (1932-1951)
- Percy F. Rex (1953-1957)
- David Loegler (1958-1968)
- Perry Roberts Williams (1968-1989)
- William D. Persell (1991-1999)
- Tracey Lind (2000–2017)
- Bernard J Owens (2018-present)
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