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jmanatVT

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Fortunately, what I've seen so far suggests that the damage may not be


quite as bad as you might think. Obviously the roof and spire are completely gone, but much of the structure is fine, including the stained-glass rose windows. Also, apparently much of the art and artifacts were also saved.

(In response to this post by MP4VT2004)

Link: Washington Post article of it


Posted: 04/16/2019 at 10:48AM


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