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34: 656:, 30 miles from the last mentioned place, they were overtaken by a violent storm, during which the vessel, which was very heavily laden, labored a great deal and made but little headway, so that they did not reach their destination for many hours after the usual time employed in making the trip. They were both, as were nearly all of their fellow-travelers, gloriously sea-sick and soaked with surf from the swollen waters, and the good Bishop of Nancy was moreover at one moment in imminent danger of serious injury from the falling of a high and heavy pile of cases of merchandise in a sudden lurch of the ship. Finally they disembarked in safety, at 5a.m., on Sunday morning, Auspice Maria. 913:
ruthless storm had blown down its much decayed spire, and the cold blasts had full sway in the church through broken roof and almost paneless windows. The forlorn looking edifice was packed to overflowing with an interested audience, composed largely of the old Catholic settlers of Cleveland, who had worshipped within its sacred walls in earlier years, when they were in the prime of life and the church attractive in appearance. The old mother church of Cleveland's Catholics then looked tattered and torn, while her daughters, decked in splendor, were carrying on high in every part of the city, the Sign of Redemption on lofty tower or graceful spire.
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largely on tradition, and are, consequently, in many instances deficient as to dates and facts. The Diocese keeps their archive records closed; the archives have microfilmed records from some of the older parishes throughout the Diocese and Sacramental Records for the city of Cleveland from the early 1840s.
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was common in the area the church was built, but drainage was improved during the 1830s as Cleveland evolved into a major lake shipping port. The 1830s and 1840s brought continued prosperity to the port of Cleveland, but communicable diseases such as cholera were widespread in the low-lying Flats. As
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by the choir. * * Bishop Purcell preached to a very intelligent and attentive auditory, before and after the ceremony. The church measures 81 by 53 feet, having four well wrought Doric columns in front, a light but substantial gallery, or organ loft, handsome ceiling, etc., and conveniently situated
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Unfortunately for history and the historian, prior to 1878 there was no uniform method or system in the Diocese for the keeping of historical records of parishes, missions and institutions. Only in a few parishes were they kept at all. Hence, the early accounts of most parishes and missions depend
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The Bishop of the diocese was agreeably surprised to find that all the work which he had directed to be done at the new church by Mr. Golden, the architect, had been not only faithfully performed, but that the altar and the plastering, etc., had likewise been very neatly executed. He accordingly
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Rev. Peter McLaughlin was the third resident pastor in Cleveland from 1840 to 1846. Shortly after his arrival, he had the interior completed. When St. Mary's on the Flats was dedicated, within the limits of the Diocese of Cleveland there were only two other churches: St. Paul's, now St. Philip
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directed his Vicar General, the Rt. Rev. Mgr. Boff, to celebrate High Mass in it — the last divine service within its hallowed walls. It was a typical winter's day, with plenty of snow and ice covering the interior of the building, open for long to wind and weather. Two years previous a
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were the last to occupy the proto-cathedral of Cleveland, In January 1879, Rev. Wolfgang Janietz, O.F.M., succeeded Father Marschal; by this time St. Mary's Church on the Flats was unfit for use, and the Poles began to use the Franciscan Monastery Chapel, on Hazen St. Their parish church, the
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opened and all bodies, including early Catholics, were removed from Cleveland's original burial ground, at the intersection of Ontario Ave. and Prospect Ave., to the new location. The West Side Cemetery, now known as Monroe Street Cemetery, had its first burial in 1818. There was no Catholic
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Rev. Patrick O'Dwyer was second resident pastor from 1837 to 1839 (1836–1838), and broke ground for this church in 1838. It was sited in a central location, where Catholics could gather from both Cleveland and Ohio City, about 500 ft (150 m) from the Columbus Street
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For their pastoral care, English speakers west of the river, out of the eastern section of St. Patrick parish, organized under the patronage of St. Malachy, were given the use of the church from November 1865 to December 1868; Rev. James P. Molony, was appointed first pastor.
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Early accounts of the parish depend on tradition and have few verifiable dates and facts. Prior to 1878, only a few parishes kept historical records and there was no uniform method or system for the keeping of historical records in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
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resolved not to lose so favorable an occasion of dedicating it. The zealous Bishop of Nancy, who seems to have never known what it is to be weary in well doing, kindly consented to dedicate the church, which he did according to the Roman ritual, and in full
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to St. Mary's on the Flats, until the completion of the Cathedral of St. John. The Catholic population, quoted by Houck from a March 16, 1848, article in the Cleveland Herald, was about 4,000. By this time, according to data compiled from the
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On December 28, 1878, the Superior Avenue Viaduct, spanning the Cuyahoga river valley, opened; in 1879, the old church in the valley was practically abandoned. By then, Cleveland was the 11th largest city, according to data compiled from the
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Society, was organized by Rev. McLaughlin, on the March 12, 1841; the first total abstinence society in Cleveland; it had a membership of 163. In August 1851, Rev. Mathew visited Cleveland, it is not known if he visited this church.
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An 1877 perspective map, by illustrator Albert Ruger, although not drawn to scale, shows the church as "19" and the map's legend lists the corresponding represented feature as "19. St. Mary's Church, Polish, Roman
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As the second generation of Irish families obtained better-paying work, and dock work was increasingly mechanized, the Irish began moving out of the Flats. By 1900, more than half of this area's residents were of
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The exterior design, as shown in a drawing, is not immediately identifiable as a Catholic church but more symbolic of a New England Protestant church; within the norms of Cleveland at that time, described as
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data showed Cleveland was the 10th largest city, with a population of 261,353. The place where the church stood, formerly known as "Cleveland centre", was completely changed into an industrial area.
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their dead in Erie Street Cemetery; until, on January 22, 1849, Bishop Rappe purchased 15 acres (6 ha) on Woodland Ave. and the first burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery was done in 1850.
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This paper reports the results of research and analysis undertaken by Census Bureau staff. It has undergone a more limited review than official Census Bureau publications.
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The church building was a rectangular single-story structure with a gallery for a church organ. It had little exterior ornamentation. The facade, a simplified
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speakers who were placed under the pastoral care of Sanguinist priests and Rev. Nicholas Roupp, till the advent of Rev. John H. Luhr, February 1853.
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Rev. John A. Marschal was appointed their first resident pastor. This position he held until January 1879, when he left the diocese.
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had separate services in St. Peter's and St. Joseph's. Their parish church once stood on Arch St. (E. 35th Place) near Woodland Ave.
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in 1853, were given the use of the church in 1854; Their parish church was built on Whitman St. on November 27, 1857.
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McLaughlin, Rev. Peter, was born in Ireland, 1805; ordained in 1840, in the Diocese of Cincinnati, by Bishop Purcell.
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For their pastoral care, German speakers west of the river, organized under the patronage of St. Mary of the
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June 7, 1840, the Church of Our Lady of the Lake, known later as St. Mary's on the "Flats", was dedicated by
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Badin, V. Rev. Stephen Theodore, the first priest ordained in the United States, was born July 27, 1768, in
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By this time, Cleveland was the 67th largest city in the United States, according to data compiled from the
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Before other churches were built, many parishioners walked from far distances. Farmers, and others having
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Rev. Victor Zareczny, pastor of St. Adalbert, in Berea, visited from December 1873 until October 1877,
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A history of Catholicity in northern Ohio and the diocese of Cleveland from 1749 to December 31, 1900
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on Columbus St., between the two [?] congregations of Cleveland and Ohio City [?].
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a result, low cost land was available for housing the workers who walked to the jobs on the docks.
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Population Of The 100 Largest Cities And Other Urban Places In The United States: 1790 To 1990
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For their pastoral care, English speakers west of the river, organized under the patronage of
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For their pastoral care, German speakers east of the river, organized under the patronage of
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One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from this source, which is in the
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multi-paned arched-window, surrounded by one multi-paned arched-window on each side. A
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City atlas of Cleveland, Ohio. From official records, private plans and actual surveys
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to Bishop Rappe, retaining the latter position till his consecration as Bishop of
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of the Diocese of Cleveland, quoted an article, from the June 20, 1840, issue of
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O'Dwyer, Rev. Patrick, was born in Cashel, Ireland; ordained 1829, in Quebec.
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succeeded Rev. Howard in the pastorate of St. Mary's, and was also appointed
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was established and dominated by the winding Cuyahoga River with its swampy
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from territory, including the entire state of Ohio, taken from the former
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Cleveland was the 21st largest city, according to data compiled from the
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The parish was organized in 1826 by Catholic immigrant laborers, mostly
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showed the population of Cleveland had increased to only about 1075.
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Janietz, Rev. Wolfgang (Franciscan), was born November 27, 1832, in
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Bishop Richard Gilmour had the church torn down in September 1888.
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Constitution at 8p.m. on Friday, 5th of June, for Cleveland. At
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Obermueller, Rev. Francis Xavier, was born October 6, 1810, in
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from territory taken from the Diocese of Cincinnati. Until the
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Roupp, Rev. Nicholas, was born April 25, 1825, in Puttelange,
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was completed in 1852, St. Mary's on the Flats served as the
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de Goesbriand, Rt. Rev. Louis, was born August 4, 1816, in
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was not the only language in which Catholics wanted to hear
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and English speakers, organized under the patronage of the
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delivered. On November 7, 1852, St. Mary's was assigned to
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On April 23, 1847, the Diocese of Cleveland was erected by
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Luhr, V. Rev. John Henry, was born April 21, 1808, in
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Zareczny, Rev. Victor, was born December 3, 1841, in
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Within two years after the demolition of the church,
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Conlan, V. Rev. James, was born August 22, 1801, in
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steeple at the front dominated the church's facade.
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Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology
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Maurice Howard was pastor since 1846. 103:St. Mary's on the Flats (the United States) 2431:Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus, Cleveland 2396:Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Cleveland 2168: 2154: 1818:Birthplace of Catholicism in Northern Ohio 1695: 1445: 1443: 1441: 1439: 1437: 1435: 1433: 1431: 1429: 1427: 1212: 1195: 1009:Dillon, Rev. John, was born in Drumcunny, 32: 2673:Roman Catholic churches completed in 1840 1883: 1848: 1846: 1844: 1842: 1840: 1838: 1821:(Ohio Historical Marker). Dungannon, OH: 1274: 1229: 70:Site of Cleveland's first Catholic church 2411:St. Elizabeth's Magyar Church, Cleveland 2010:"Birds eye view of Cleveland, Ohio 1877" 1815:Ohio Historical Markers Program (1968). 1780:Bridges of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County 1305: 1178: 1148: 1105: 1059: 712:after taking down and disassembling the 2476:Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Cleveland 1990:. Columbus, OH: Ohio Historical Society 1526: 1424: 1262:List of cathedrals in the United States 1184:Hamene, Rev. 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Architectural illustration of St. Mary's on the Flats
St. Mary's on the Flats is located in Ohio
St. Mary's on the Flats is located in the United States
41°29′24″N 81°42′01″W / 41.49002°N 81.70030°W / 41.49002; -81.70030
Cleveland
United States
Denomination
Roman Catholic Church
Parish church
Dedication
Our Lady Of The Lake
John Baptist Purcell
Louis Amadeus Rappe
Richard Gilmour
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Groundbreaking
spires
Materials
Wood
Province
Cincinnati
Diocese
Cleveland
Catholic
church building
Cleveland
Ohio
Cuyahoga river
the flats

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