'Excellent' house of worship wins design award in Erie.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a showcase of Blue-Ribbon Architecture, the Society of American Registered Architects The Society of American Registered Architects SARA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. History The Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) was founded on November 9, 1956 by Wilfred J. Gregson. , Pennsylvania Council held their Design Awards Banquet at the Knowlton Mansion in Philadelphia on October 21, 2009. The Assumption Greek Orthodox Basilica of Erie Pennsylvania was bestowed with the prestigious Award for Design Excellence, and proclaimed an Architectural Landmark in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by Governor Edward Rendell. Architect Steven Papadatos of Papadatos Partnership LLP of New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. designed the stone and roman brick Basilica with clay tile in 1984 after the old church structure in downtown Erie was destroyed by fire. In October 1988, Judith M. Lynch, County Executive of Erie County, Pennsylvania Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2000, the population was 280,843. Its county seat is Erie6. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,036 km² (1,558 mi²). , proclaimed the Basilica of the Assumption an Architectural Landmark in Erie County which today draws daily visitors to view this splendid structure. She had said, "The Great Basilica of the Assumption is one of the most important examples of Byzantine Architecture in the Americas." The Great Basilica was fully completed 25 years later in 2008 with the entire interior adorned with historical iconography which was supervised by Papadatos. Today after 25 years, the Great Basilica of the Assumption of Erie stands in flawless condition: a testimony to quality detailing and materials. |
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