2004: Shrine designated a Chicago Landmark

CTL-E-1438 · Event · other · 2004

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The former St. Gelasius church is designated a Chicago Landmark on January 14, 2004, after community protest halts its demolition; the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest takes over restoration.

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Shrine of Christ the King — held at
The church was designated a Chicago Landmark on January 14, 2004.

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CTL-DR-PLACE-001 w3-institutions research (2026-09-28)

Record CTL-E-1438 · CultureTechLens Knowledge Graph · evidence grade: VERIFIED · 1 source · 1 mapped relationship · CTL research: PLACE-001, BCI-001.
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