Scientology Clearwater Coachman Building Grand Opening Photos

More than 4,000 Scientologists were on hand to witness the grand opening of the landmark Coachman Building in the heart of Clearwater, Sunday, June 29. The historic structure now stands transformed as the religious training and counseling center for more than 2,000 members comprising the ecclesiastical ministry of the Flag Land Base, the international spiritual headquarters of Scientology. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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On Sunday, June 29, more than 4,000 Scientologists gathered in downtown Clearwater to celebrate the grand opening of the newly transformed Coachman Building. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, led the dedication ceremonies. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In recognition of this historic occasion, Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, led the dedication ceremonies. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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More than 4,000 Scientologists toured the newly inaugurated Coachman Building. The five-story building has been transformed to service the ecclesiastical ministry of Flag. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The landmark Coachman Building expressly serves as the religious training and counseling center for the more than 2,000 members comprising the ecclesiastical ministry of the Flag Land Base, the international spiritual headquarters of Scientology. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The landmark’s three-story atrium was added in 1987, creating a contemporary passageway between the original Woolworth Building and the Coachman. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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From its early 20th century Georgian Revival façade, to its 21st century interior, the Coachman represents the evolution of a city landmark. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Coachman Building is designed to serve the ecclesiastical ministry who provide religious services to the thousands of Scientologists who travel to Flag from around the world. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Originally built in 1916, the Coachman Building has long been a downtown Clearwater landmark. The five-story, Georgian Revival structure was constructed by Pinellas County Commissioner Solomon Smith Coachman as the county’s first high-rise. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In tribute to the history of Clearwater, the Church established a permanent exhibit extending the length of the Coachman’s Cleveland Street and Fort Harrison Avenue exterior. The exhibit features photographs, informational displays and artifacts that trace the city’s heritage. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Among features of the historical displays are vintage photographs of Clearwater’s meteoric growth during Florida’s land boom of the 1920s. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The exhibit includes photographs and artifacts from the 1940s when the National League’s Philadelphia Phillies first made Clearwater the home of their spring training camp. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Coachman's historical displays further highlight Clearwater’s establishment as the seat of Pinellas County and center for municipal services. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Through meticulous restoration, the Church preserved the Coachman Building’s original features, including its distinctive brick façade, its signature Flemish bond pattern and arched corbels at the upper floors. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The five-story, Georgian Revival Coachman Building was constructed in 1916 by Pinellas County Commissioner Solomon Smith Coachman. Now fully restored, it stands to serve as a city landmark for yet another hundred years. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientology Clearwater Coachman Building Grand Opening Photos

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