First Presbyterian cross comes down

It had risen above Wrangell's rooftops for well over a century, acting as a beacon both to Sunday-morning parishioners and ships at sea alike. Now, no more.

On Tuesday morning, a hydraulic lift run by Johnson Construction hoisted the neon cross from First Presbyterian's roof for the last time.

"The ships used to use it as a beacon," said Nancy Barlow, who manages the church's hostel. "It's like a lighthouse."

To her knowledge, the neon cross was only one of two in the world used atop church buildings and noted on charts for navigational purposes. According to a handout detailing the church's h...

 
 

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