About this property
The Eastside Community Center, formerly the Catholic Holy Cross Church, is an historic building in Batavia, Illinois. It was built in 1897 to serve the Holy Cross congregation of Batavia, many of whom were Irish immigrants who came to work in local quarries. The building operated as a church until the 1990s, when the property was transferred to the Batavia Park District.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 99000587. It was listed on May 19, 1999.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Holy Cross Church listed on the National Register?
Holy Cross Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Holy Cross Church?
Holy Cross Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Holy Cross Church?
The period of significance for Holy Cross Church is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1897.
Can I research the history near Holy Cross Church?
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