Many downtown churches would be forced out by the property taxes on their valuable land, and their buildings would be replaced by high - rise office complexes. (religion-online.org)
And what do old downtown churches have, in many cases, but plenty of underused, aesthetically pleasing space? (religion-online.org)
Frederick has an interesting «clustered spires» skyline of well - known historic downtown churches, spires depicted even on city's seal. (effectivecoverage.com)