First Baptist Dallas implodes buildings to make way for renovation
by CASSIE CLARK
Dallas Morning News
Posted on October 30, 2010 at 10:06 AM
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/First...106370693.html
With a series of ear-piercing pops, nearly 200 pounds of dynamite brought down a portion of First Baptist Dallas in downtown this morning.
Cheers and whistles could be heard from a viewing area on the 14th floor of the Hartford Building where a small crowd including Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, First Baptist Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress and a bevy of photographers watched as four buildings were imploded.
A cloud of dust and debris filled the air, but thanks to the chilly and dense air, it was nearly clear within 15 minutes of the demolition, which is making way for a $115 million facility that will include a new sanctuary, an education building, a fountain plaza and 1 acre of public green space.
"There's no sadness," Jeffress said. "Just great memories."
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