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The future of Douglas' historic churches
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - It’s been months since two historic churches in Douglas were razed by fire and the community is still trying to recover from the ashes.
The fire at these historic sanctuaries caused major damage and forever changed Douglas’ town square. It is believed to be the only block in the county to have a church on each corner, all with different denominations.
The original goal was to restore both St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and the First Presbyterian Church to their former glory. However, because the damage was so intense, those hoping to restore the places of worship tell 13 News it just isn’t possible.
According to Reverend John Caleb Collins, the leader of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, the demolition of the over-one-hundred-year-old sanctuary has already begun.
The fire at these historic sanctuaries caused major damage and forever changed Douglas’ town square. It is believed to be the only block in the county to have a church on each corner, all with different denominations.
The original goal was to restore both St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and the First Presbyterian Church to their former glory. However, because the damage was so intense, those hoping to restore the places of worship tell 13 News it just isn’t possible.
According to Reverend John Caleb Collins, the leader of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, the demolition of the over-one-hundred-year-old sanctuary has already begun.
https://www.kold.com/2023/08/24/future-douglas-historic-churches/
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