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10/10/15

good news for st mary's

I mentioned a while back that this great church is not earthquake-proof and will be closing. According to the paper, it will not be demolished but it will take a long time to make the cathedral itself usable again. Until then, the other buildings will still be used. Click here for more photos of the cathedral. Click here for its history.


Soldier's Grave 1861

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18 comments:

  1. Rhonda AlbomOct 10, 2015, 10:47:00 PM

    What's beautiful church. I am glad to read they are not demolishing it.

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  2. Yamini MacLeanOct 11, 2015, 12:55:00 AM

    Hari OM
    ..phewww! ... That is SOOO worth preserving. YAM xx

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  3. A Colorful WorldOct 11, 2015, 5:17:00 AM

    It's such a beautiful chapel. Enjoyed the photos of it and the graves. Too bad it is closing for a long time.

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  4. Linda W.Oct 11, 2015, 6:08:00 AM

    Sad that such a nice church is no longer safe in an earthquake. Hope they can do something to bolster it.

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  5. mamasmercantileOct 11, 2015, 6:13:00 AM

    Such a beautiful church, shame that it is not in use but at least it is not going to be demolished.

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  6. AnonymousOct 11, 2015, 4:36:00 PM

    It's so beautiful. Love the stone.

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  7. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥Oct 11, 2015, 8:32:00 PM

    Hello
    Magnificent church, interesting architecture.
    Great photos.
    Have a good and joyous Sunday.
    Greetings.
    Lucia

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  8. Jaśmin Oct 11, 2015, 9:48:00 PM

    Wonderful photos.
    Yours:)*

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  9. Jaśmin Oct 11, 2015, 9:50:00 PM

    Beautiful photografes.
    Yours:)*

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  10. Elizabeth EdwardsOct 12, 2015, 12:12:00 AM

    gorgeous inside & gardens. i am curious what the bloom is there by the solider's grave? ( :

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  11. TomOct 12, 2015, 12:28:00 AM

    What a shame if the building was ever damaged.

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  12. JohnOct 12, 2015, 1:29:00 AM

    Nice series

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  13. Amy at love made my homeOct 12, 2015, 1:42:00 AM

    It is a shame that the church cannot be used safely, but it is good to know that it will remain. I hope that the work can be done to make it safe for use in the future. Thank you for joining Five On Friday. I hope that you had a great weekend and will have a good week to come! xx

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  14. Yogi♪♪♪Oct 12, 2015, 2:20:00 AM

    Beautiful building, I'm glad they are not going to tear it down.

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  15. AppleApricot WenOct 12, 2015, 9:02:00 AM

    What a magnificent place this is! I really hope the cathedral can be renovated and used again in the future. Such a beautiful building. Awesome photos! Thank you for your sweet visit to my blog :)

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  16. doodles n daydreamsOct 12, 2015, 12:01:00 PM

    I'm glad to hear it won't be demolished - too many have to be these days. it looks beautiful.

    Diana

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  17. Billy Blue EyesOct 12, 2015, 7:48:00 PM

    Beautiful church, glad it will not be demolished, it has history & presence about it

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  18. Pierced WonderingsOct 15, 2015, 4:38:00 PM

    What a gorgeous place! I am drawn to churches and cemeteries. There is something about them.

    Thank you for joining us again at Photo Friday!

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