Part of tower falls as doubts resurface about saving landmark church in Western NY

A section of a bell tower has collapsed at a long-abandoned landmark church on the West Side.

The incident occurred on the same day that Buffalo’s inspections chief said he doubts the 117-year-old structure can be saved from the wrecking ball.

James Comerford told city lawmakers earlier today that it was against his “better judgment” to take steps to save the steeple of the former St. Mary’s on-the-Hill Episcopal Church, because he didn’t believe the structure is sufficiently stable.

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3 comments on “Part of tower falls as doubts resurface about saving landmark church in Western NY

  1. evan miller says:

    When did the congregation depart, and where did they go?

  2. RomeAnglican says:

    Apt metaphor.

  3. dwstroudmd+ says:

    Brother, Sister, can you spare a lawsuit?