this is a bit of a surprise . . .

i made a detour this afternoon to see first-hand what was going with the old st. john methodist church (1912) on georgia avenue --- it was damaged by a marta bus running into the east tower last november --- all of a sudden a week or so ago, rumor had it that it was being demolished --- it's obvious how over-wrought were the initial media reports --- clearly the tower structure is essentially independent of the rest of the building --- the upper part of the towers may even be wood frame with a brick veneer ---

they wouldn't have kept the street blocked for this long if they were going to demolish it, but i would love to know the decision-making process this far --- the club owner had probably put a truck load of money into the place already and wouldn't have a business without it --- the insurance company may have decided it was cheaper for them to pay for repairs rather than demolition --- either way, it looks like it might be staying a little longer ---

i'm wondering what the state is considering, haven given away its archives --- the building is perfect for any use that requires absolutely no natural light in the place --- it should be maintained as outdoor sculpture