St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, formerly known as Grace Church, is an historic church in

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. It is the only church in the

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neighborhood listed on the

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. On September 16, 1982, it was added to the

. Four of the original stained glass windows carry the signature Tiffany Studios,

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, but were sold to Th
Cincinnati Art Museum
to fund renovations on the main sanctuary in 2010. St. Michael's Church was closed on

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2008. The building now houses Gabriel's Place, which intends “to provide a safe, beautiful, and spiritually nourishing place for the Avondale Community to gather in mutual respect to learn, interact, and go out in peace." It was dedicated in 2011. Events such as free meals and gardening classes are held there.

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