The Catholic Diocese has plans to demolish the building located at 621 Cathcart Ave in the Lake Eola Heights Historic District, an iconic example of 1920's Florida architecture.
The Diocese plans to replace this beautiful historic building with a meditation garden. Despite preservationists%u2019 pleas and a viable strategy to convert the historic structure into the International Harp Museum, the Diocese has failed to act in the best interest of Orlando%u2019s architectural heritage.
Please ask the Diocese to rethink its decision and save this beautiful masterpiece of early 20th Century architecture from the wrecking ball. Instead, let us use it to create a home for the International Harp Museum, bringing music and the arts to our neighborhood, Lake Eola Heights.
By signing this petition you say "NO" to demolition and "YES" to preservation, the arts and the International Harp Museum.
Dear Catholic Diocese,
I understand that the building located at 621 Cathcart Ave, in the Lake Eola Heights Historic District of Downtown Orlando, is to be razed and replaced with a meditation garden. This decision is disappointing, especially given the fact that a feasible alternative is available.
This building represents a style of architecture specific to an era of American History and to Lake Eola Heights, and as such, must be preserved. Despit a public outcry you have chosen to disregard the significance of this important building.
This particular building is an essential legacy of the architecture of the early 20th century and I would like to see it preserved for future generations to admire and study.
We understand that a beneficiary deeded this fine building to the Catholic Diocese and that it was used for theatre productions. Since the Diocese no longer has any interest in this structure, perhaps it is time for the Diocese to deed the building to an organization that will return its use to the preservation of the arts and culture.
Please help preserve our neighborhood and reconsider your decision to demolish this great 1920's masterpiece.
