cuyahoga  falls 

     

       the cuyahoga river begins its descent and a trip south before heading north to lake erie in a series of falls called cuyahoga falls. originally settled in 1812 and most notably the home of the cathedral of tomorrow , a rev. rex humbard creation featuring the now grace cathedral which seats 5400 visitors under one of the largest domed structures of its time. it also has one of the largest indoor crosses weighing 32 tons in the ceiling lit with a multitude of lights that alternately change colors. it is adjacent to the cathedral buffet which is famous for feeding the worshipers of these religious services. at the time the grace cathedral was built it was the largest indoor arena without support, offering an unobstructed view of the stage from anywhere in the pavilion. classrooms and offices are around the outside of this circular building. 

       it is also adjacent to rex's erection,or the the calgary restaurant where work was stopped on a tower upon which would have had a revolving restaurant. it was also going to be the antennae for the services being broadcast by rev. humbard. construction was stopped when people saw what a blight it would be on surrounding area's property values and the fact it had no sewer or water hookups available to the restaurant. it is currently being used as a cell tower. it is also rumored that the design and building process of rex's erection had been flawed and building issues with concrete strength were also discussed. but it still stands today. the tower site is owned by an individual as it was sold at public auction to pay unpaid debts. 

the ernest angely ministires is currently housed in the grace cathedral which was originally called the cathedral of tomorrow. 

        the downtown section of cuyahoga falls has been transformed around the cuyahoga river and includes a river walk and an amphitheater and is surrounded by downtown eateries and hotels. fishing was observed along the river walk and from my understanding there are even more falls than the one i have pictured above. as well as a cave over a 120 ft. long  where sandstone had been washed out and was a scene for indian action in early pioneer days. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - they have done an excellent job of transforming the river front into an asset for the city.