Across the US, empty churches are finding new life in transitioning neighborhoods as houses of worship for other religions
, became a temple, the International Sangha Bhiksu Buddhist Association.
The image on the left is an undated interior view of Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church. On the right is an interior view of the Jami Masjid today.Image A, courtesy of the collection at The Buffalo History Museum. General photograph collection, buildings -- religious -- Roman Catholic. Image B, courtesy of Ashima Krishna, Author provided
Today, the mosque offers camps for children and runs a school on the premises. The neighborhood residents -- not all of whom are Muslim -- have been largely appreciative of the new facility, especially the new playground on the premises.
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