Eastside Community Center, former Holy Cross Church - Batavia, Illinois
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 41° 51.014 W 088° 18.173
16T E 391844 N 4633968
Former Holy Cross Catholic Church converted to Batavia's Eastside Community Center.
Waymark Code: WMW4J
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Holy Cross Church was built in 1896 of locally quarried limestone. The church was built by church member and quarry owner James Shannon. Shannon donated the stone and labor from his Shannon Quarry to construct the church. The church was purchased by the Batavia Park District in 1996 and converted into a community center.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1896

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

Street address of Church:
14 N. Van Buren St.
Batavia, Illinois United States
60510


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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