Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation

Some uses of the building, and short history of the original buildings. Cathedral spaces are library, archives, kitchen, Heritage Museum, GOCSS office, Golden Age Room for committee meetings, and the foyer has been used in the past for small audience lectures. The Preston Hall Ballroom is contracted for use by Wickey’s Caterers of York, PA.

Historical/Architectural Significance of Preston Hall

Owned by the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation and considered part of Baltimore’s historic Mt. Vernon neighborhood, Preston Hall was built in 1984. The original townhouse façade from the mid-19th century remains today maintaining the integrity of the original five townhouses that actually serve as the footprint of the entire building. The columns throughout the building are located where the divisions among the mid-19th century townhouses were at the time.

The five townhouses were purchased with the purpose of renovating them and converting them into a cathedral center. The building were considered of historic architectural significance to the city, as they had been designed by John Appleton Wilson, one of the most prominent architects of Baltimore. Under Father Monio’s inspiring leadership, the Baltimore congregration began in 1980 an ambitious expedition to solict funds for the cathedral center. The pastor himself secured more than one-third of the amount. John Paterkis and Harry Tsakalo, brothers-in-law and business partners whose families had long been connected with Annunciation, donated half a million dollars. Boosted by this sizable donation, the committee went on to secure the rrest of the funds from the membership. The delicate reconstruction and conversion of the townhouses began in the spring of 19832 and was completed in April of 1984.

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Contact: Anna Pappas Email: azplato@verizon.net

Contact for Wickey’s:

 

Wickey’s Caterers at Preston Hall25 West Preston StreetBaltimore, Maryland 21201Phone: (410) 727-2401Fax: (410) 727-267