Posted on November 23, 2005 by John Parnass

Church Cleared to Demolish Historic Structure for Office Tower

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In an interesting conflict that pitted free religious exercise against historic preservation, First United Methodist Church (FUMC) has won the right to proceed with demolition of its existing church sanctuary located in downtown Seattle on a block also occupied by the Rainier Club. FUMC plans to replace the existing church with a 33-story office tower, the lower levels of which would house FUMC's office and human services facilities.

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