Post-Fire Demolition At Coliseum Place Baptist Church: June 22-25, 2006

At the scene of the demolition of the Coliseum Place Baptish Church which mysteriously went up in flames in the wee hours of the morning of Thursday, June 22nd. What began as interest in and coverage of the destruction of a local historic site has resulted in almost 48 hours of a fight between neighborhood preservationists and the supposed owners of the church, along with involvement of the police, our city councilwoman, the mainstream press and various city officials. This is truly a battle for New Orleans.

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items are from between 22 Jun 2006 & 23 Jun 2006.