Third Baptist Church
Friday, September 03, 2010
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Sanctuary Damage Oct. 18, 2007

On October 18, 2007, our Sanctuary and CLC building was damaged by a tornado. By the grace of God, no one was injured.

Here are a few images of the damage done to the Sanctuary.


Organ Side under the balcony


Southwest corner where tower fell


Vestibule where the Steinway piano stood. 


Damage in the Northeast Turret


At first light, salvaging begins


From the piano side balcony, looking southwest


The sound booth and control room wall


What remains of the bell tower as seen from the Sanctuary


The southwest balcony entrance looking into the Sanctuary


The first floor southwest entrance


The bell tower was five stories tall


This is all that remains of the bell tower


View from south parking lot looking toward bell tower

Sanctuary Damage Oct. 18, 2007