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St. Bonaventure condemned, but who will salvage its soul?
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St. Bonaventure condemned, but who will salvage its soul?

In a show of bipartisan journalism, Plan Philly and Hidden City team up to find out how—or if—things are salvaged in a city-ordered demolition. Jared Brey reports and Brad Maule photographs at St. Bonaventure in North Philadelphia

Demolition Imminent At North Philadelphia Landmark St. Bonaventure (Updated)
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Demolition Imminent At North Philadelphia Landmark St. Bonaventure (Updated)

With site prep already underway, the demolition of St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church is about to begin. Christopher Mote reports that L&I has deemed the entire structure, not just the steeple, a threat to the neighborhood and it must come down

Time Running Out At St. Bonaventure
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Time Running Out At St. Bonaventure

L&I issues a demolition notice to the long threatened but monumental church in Fairhill. Is a positive resolution possible? Christopher Mote investigates

Future Darkening For St. Bonaventure
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Future Darkening For St. Bonaventure

What might it take to stabilize the spectacular North Philadelphia church? Michael Greenle explores the narrowing options

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There’s No Beauty Like St. Bonaventure

And nothing so vulnerable, either. Photographer Chandra Lampreich takes us inside


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