Steeple of historic church collapses in Connecticut

Security camera footage captures the moment a historic Connecticut church's steeple and roof collapsed on Thursday, leaving a gaping hole in the top of the building. No injuries were reported, officials said. The stone building dates to around 1850, according to state building records, though the congregation dates back to the mid-1600s, its website says.

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[lonnarheaj]

Building longevity is all about MAINTENANCE, which is typically very costly, and too often completely ignored. This is a very sad loss.

[faithrada]

So sad when a city loses an historic land mark. 😢

[pupp]

Did anyone notice the aged woman on the far right trying to stand up?………The fallen church seems ironic.

[xismecwilliams]

That says it all.. that structure was not safe in the first place 😅

[missyd]

Anyone notice the construction workers didn’t even flinch ???? Not even look in that direction 🧐 ummm basically a whole building collapses right behind you and no reaction… was it set up ( asking for a friend )

[itwasaliens]

I think God is sending them a message.

[JohanMalan-jl]

At least God is in our hearts by the spirit, no need for a church. We have the Bible.

[NickyB]

It's a good job it was an old one. But still sad to lose historical architecture.

[tuxedomask]

Wonderfully convenient with that camera in place

[hulkingcolosussklunnulk]

Times up the iron ore has finally returned to its original state

[danieldipalma]

Church gave up the Holy Ghost and died.

[jessicacleary]

How incredibly sad ! That's really horrible omg 😲 I hope everyone is safe

[marceloildahernandez]

Religious groups recieving a message from their god for believing in trump😂😂

[huskiegaming]

and it’s true that anything we make or build will never be everlasting.

[chuckrier]

To the left …. No to the right …. a little more left, well dang that didn’t work 😅

[DevilDogDen]

Maybe it was leaning too far to the "left" ????... 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[nak]

What happens the god don’t like this church?😂

[trevorc]

Is it beginning? The Fall Of Babylon The Great🤨

[LindaDove]

🔥GOD👑✝️🔥is ANGRY🔥 🌈Pride comes before a fall🔥

[mikesmith]

They were going to pray for Joe to win again.