tesla3by3 t1_j47dzkb wrote on January 13, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Reply to comment by ChaosAndMath in St. Joseph's Church in Bloomfield could close in the near future by Elouiseotter

Is there any indication that West Penn would be interested? They already own a fair amount of vacant land that they could build on.

ChaosAndMath t1_j47el78 wrote on January 13, 2023 at 6:05 PM

In their annual reports they've indicated they want more land surrounding the hospital. A lot of the vacant land that they own has projects in the works (new parking structure, etc)

Elouiseotter OP t1_j47fpvx wrote on January 13, 2023 at 6:12 PM

I really hope this church doesn’t get turned into a parking lot.

Cryptic_Skies t1_j48eds4 wrote on January 13, 2023 at 9:47 PM

same with the vacant bank across the street.

KentuckYSnow t1_j47m2nj wrote on January 13, 2023 at 6:51 PM

I think that poster is referring to the other church, behind the bank, and using the money for the brick one on liberty. It's not really architecturally significant not even visually appealing, plus the school is gone. Obviously, they'd remove the important religious stuff.

Elouiseotter OP t1_j47moly wrote on January 13, 2023 at 6:54 PM

I think the old Immaculate Conception would make a really cool restaurant or event space. Again I would like this over a parking lot.