Code,127019
Speaker,"Sandy Ellis, Author Sacred Landmarks"
Date,11/2/2011
Interviewer,"James Lanese, Kenneth Valore"
Abstract,"This is an interview with author Lloyd (Sandy) H. Ellis Jr. about his book Sacred Landmarks and his forthcoming book which extends the first work beyond the city limits. In the first part of the interview there is discussion about the first book and how his new book will extend beyond the city limits to look at other sacred landmarks around the city. The next part of the interview Ellis notes the problems with  getting access to some institutions and differences between religious groups and the clergy. Throughout the interview unique aspects of these landmarks are noted as well as religious differences. The later part of the interview Ellis notes how the churches have evolved and how parishioners have given insight to these landmarks. At the end of the interview discussion concludes with how the builders deserve credit along with the designers in construction of these landmarks. Ellis also points out how many founding pastors provided the initiative, fund raising, and drive for the construction of these institutions."
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Special Notes,"notes about high points, audio quality, etc..."
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0,Introductions; Forthcoming book extends first work beyond city limits.
1,The original KSU book focused upon architecture of selected Cleveland sites.
2,One hundred fifty four sites were selected for this effort.
3,Suggest to add Holy Family (Parma) to visit. It is one of Fleischman's favorites.
4,Range of large existing institutions and small institutions which surround the big churches in the area.
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6,Access to some institutions is difficult; members have suspicions.
7,comment on Jewish congregations leaving temple behind.
8,Historic nature of Jewish people is to move along and survival. Temple actions fit this style.
9,"All institutions have a history and myth; they are not secret, but private. Presently, most are locked up!"
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11,Two Cathedrals are always open to walk in--Holy Rosary and St. Paul Shrine.
12,The people are the wonderful aspect of my visits--i.e story of Lithuanian Jesuit.
13,Sandy notes the major role of women at Roman Catholic institutions.
14,"Inner-city Baptist ministers are quiet, restrained; Rabbis have the best humor."
15,"Architecturally, not the greatest except Park Main (Mendolson)."
16,Modern churches are limited (design) due to maintenance concerns.
17,Park Main is Mendolson's best work in the US
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36,Witnessed a service for school children in uniform with full habit nuns.
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39,"Design standout in Protestant arena is Notingham-Spirk, former First Church of Christ Scientist. This is the same architect that designed Severance Hall"
40,First Methodist Church at 30th and Prospect
41,Cory began as a temple
42,Tiffany windows at Liberty Baptist
43,St Lawrence in Tremont
44,How to preserve a church upon closing?
45,Ethnic centers: German mass at St Steven; Polish at St Stanislaus
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47,St Michaels in Tremont and UC Congregational Church
48,Repair and maintenance challenges with unique designs i.e. St James roof
49,Quotes Mark Twain
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51,Cites swastikas in St James design.
52,Next: look at NE Ohio region; watch a 20 year cycle of church evolution.
53,For example. the Civic in Cleveland Heights
54,How will  churches evolve; i.e. N Presbyterian on Superior.
55,"Books by enthusiastic parishioners lend insights. Also, Cleveland Heights photo book."
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57,1400 churches listed in Cleveland yellow pages
58,St Vitus and the gas explosion story
59,Builders deserve credit along with designers
60,"Founding pastors provide the initiative, fund raising, and drive."