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Steeple damage 2022The Wind Strikes Again!

St. Mark's Steeple Damaged From Gust

 

They say that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. So the lion has roared and St. Mark's steeple felt it's breath.

During the evening of March 8, 2022, either a strong gust or sustained winds caused the steeple to tilt. The cause of this tilt is not yet known, but damage is apparent from the ground.

This is the second such event. In July of 2012, during a strong thunderstorm, the steeple came loose and tilted in a similar manner. That event required removal of the steeple, and restoration and repair in the courtyard. The newly restored steeple was reinstalled in December 2012.

The oringinal steeple was in place for over 50 years. The new steeple lasted just under 10 years without incident. The inability of the steeple to remain secure as intended is a troubling development, that will certainly require some study to address.