Shortly before World War II, St. Helena's was resurfaced with brick and expanded. While the building maintained the original design and character of the wooden structure, the brick church was a symbol of the Romanian neighborhood's transition from a transient to a permanent settlement following World War I. Although the community decreased in size, the Romanian enclave stabilized and became rooted in Cleveland's West Side - as reflected through the development of structures such as a community bank, homes, and a brick church that could stand the test of time.
