St. Raphael Steeple Deconstruction – June, 2008

The diocese prepares the site for a new cathedral to replace it. The steeple will be removed in three sections. Reynolds will first take down the cross and sphere that sit atop the steeple. They will then remove the tapered section that comprises the largest portion of the steeple. The base of the structure will be the last part removed. The Diocese plans to store the steeple at a downtown warehouse owned by Reynolds, who has offered to store the steeple for free for one year.