Old Stone Church
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The Old Stone Church is an excellent, early example of the Romanesque Revival style and one of the best remaining designs of the Cleveland architectural firm of Heard and Porter. Simeon Porter, from Hudson, Ohio, was a well-known and respected master builder of the Classical Revival Style. He was responsible for designing many of the Western Reserve College buildings such as the College Chapel, the North College, the Observatory and the Athenaeum. He also designed many residences in and around the town of Hudson. Charles Heard developed his reputation working with his father-in-law Jonathan Goldsmith, a master builder during the early settlement of the Western Reserve. Heard was well-known in the Cleveland area for his residential designs, many of which were built on Euclid Avenue, the street of mansions. In 1848, Heard hired Porter as master builder and the partners completed three churches, a number of public schools and residences.
The Old Stone Church is located at 91 Public Sq., in Cleveland. It is open to the public 11:45am to 1:15pm, Monday-Thursday. For further information call 216-241-6145 or visit the church's website. The Old Stone Church has also been documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey.
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