North Church Steeple, the symbol of Portsmouth, NH
Recent news articles regarding the North Church steeple:
City to give $100,000 to Steeple Fund as matching gift
September 19, 2006: The Portsmouth City Council has pledged $100,000 to the Market Square Steeple Fund with the hope that its contribution will encourage others to do the same. The money will come from the city's federal UDAG grant funds.
Governor Lynch, Mayor Marchand speak out for Market Square Steeple
August 2, 2006: Governor John Lynch and Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand spoke at a news conference about the importance of restoring the Market Square Steeple.
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Accident puts focus on fundraising for steeple
August 1, 2006: The collapse of the scaffolding and new spire beams during a severe thunderstorm Friday, July 28th, has brought renewed commitment on the part of the community to restore the icon of Portsmouth.
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Violent storm topples spire, scaffolding 190 feet into Market Square, no one hurt
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July 28, 2006: A scaffolding collapse at the North Church on during a fast-moving electrical storm Friday, damaged vehicles, clogged rush-hour traffic and littered the heart of Market Square with metal wreckage and the new spire's beams.
Taking the high road Motorcycle club donates $1,000.
It was 1993 when Ken Higgs founded the Northeast Mystery Riders motorcycle group. He grew up in Kittery and Portsmouth and has been "hanging at the square and in front of the church since the 60's."
Banking on an icon One-third down, two-thirds to go.
Piscataqua Savings Bank announced Monday that it will donate $30,000 toward the restoration of Market Square's historic icon, the North Church steeple.
$1M needed for spire A group of community leaders are hoping to raise $1 million to help repair a city icon.
The Market Square Steeple Fund wants to make sure the 150-year-old steeple atop North Church is "preserved and forever maintained," members of the new nonprofit organization announced Wednesday.
DeStefano helps steeple restoration effort DeStefano Architects will assist with the fund-raising efforts to repair and restore the Market Square steeple downtown.
Lisa DeStefano, owner of the firm and a lifelong local resident of Portsmouth, said she hopes to help rally the enthusiasm and support of local businesses and community leaders to update and preserve the landmark.
Council to consider Steeple building-permit exemption The Market Square Steeple Fund Advisory Committee will ask the council to waive the building permit fee of the $1.5 million project to restore the steeple of the North Church. The permit is expected to be in excess of $12,000. Because of the historical significance of the steeple, City Manager John Bohenko will recommend the fee be waived.
Motorcycle club donates $1,000.
One-third down, two-thirds to go.
A group of community leaders are hoping to raise $1 million to help repair a city icon.
DeStefano Architects will assist with the fund-raising efforts to repair and restore the Market Square steeple downtown.