Clayborn Temple’s back wall collapses
The collapse complicates efforts to preserve some part of the historic church that went up in flames April 28.
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The collapse complicates efforts to preserve some part of the historic church that went up in flames April 28.
Anasa Troutman, the leader of the nonprofit directing the restoration of Clayborn Temple, said the building may be considered a “complete loss” by the Memphis Fire Department, but she said she isn’t using the term.
Firefighters will investigate the cause of the blaze but will also need to determine if any additional parts of the structure need to come down. Calkins: On Clayborn Temple’s final day, shaken Memphians came to pay their respectsRelated content:
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