Historic Cemetery Gatehouse Will Be Saved
At least for now. Repairs for Calvary Cemetery gatehouse will stabilize structure.
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I live a block away from Calvary, and most of my walks are through there. Rotting wood kept visibly growing for 15-20yrs, with no attempt at repairs. Assume the deliberate irresponsiblity applied to roof and interior.
Since the properties the church owns pay no taxes, they could have repaid the community by doing timely upkeep. It’s an outstanding historical building that adds grace to a drab street. Let the people who pay higher taxes enjoy it. Bigger question is why taxpayers are forced to support religions they don’t believe in.
Years ago, the archdiocese thrived to hide their assets in their cemetery fund to protect them from the many lawsuits filed by victims of their predatory employees. Apparently they didn’t spend that hidden luchre on the cemeteries. I was visiting some relatives in Calvary couple of weeks ago and noted that the gatehouse was REALLY decrepit. Come on, Listecki, show some respect!
Thanks for details. I was out of town during the years of the Great Reveal and subsequent bankruptcy.