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That acceleration has fueled a sense of earnestness regarding the disassembly and storage of the iconic building, which is beloved by thousands, many of whom have personal connections to the property. The process began around two weeks ago with the exterior wood doors, the gold leaf-plated glass and original hardware removed and salvaged. The blue tile roof at the colonnade has also been disassembled and crated.Next week, workers will begin assembling custom built cradles to support the wood vents in an upright position.
The trees that had to be cut down, Turner said, will be used to create objects and sculptures that will be sold off to support the disassembly and reconstruction process.Disassembly is estimated to cost around $500,000 for now, with some of the funds coming from a GoFundMe started by church officials. Other funding is coming from money put aside by church officials for restoration work. Turner said that figure could go up because of the offsite storage fees the chapel is incurring.
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