Church of Saints Peter and Paul Complex, now known as the Coptic Monastery of Saint Shenouda, is a historic

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complex located on the edge of the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood of

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. The complex consists of the

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style church (1911), former school (1912),

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(1926), and rectory garage (1926). The church features a

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and 145 feet tall

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. The school has been converted to 12 apartments. The church was sold to the Coptic Monastery of Saint Shenouda in 2007. ''Note:'' This includes an
''Accompanying photographs''
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in 2012.

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