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Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators take photos and get a closer look at the cross from the spire of North Christian Church to a group of spectators in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
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Photo Gallery: Contractors remove the cross from the spire of North Christian Church

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    Mike Wolanin | The Republic The boom of a crane is seen next to North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic A view of North Christian Church without the cross atop the spire in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic A view of North Christian Church without the cross atop the spire in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators take photos and get a closer look at the cross from the spire of North Christian Church to a group of spectators in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Chuck Neideffer from Taylor Brothers, shows the cross from the spire of North Christian Church to a group of spectators in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Chuck Neideffer from Taylor Brothers, carries the cross from the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Matt Gilmore, center, from Taylor Brothers, holds the cross from the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Matt Gilmore, from Taylor Brothers, holds the cross from the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Brad Moffatt, left, from HRC roofing, and Matt Gilmore, from Taylor Brothers, remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Brad Moffatt, left, from HRC roofing, and Matt Gilmore, from Taylor Brothers, remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators watch as contractors remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Brad Moffatt, left, from HRC roofing, and Matt Gilmore, from Taylor Brothers, remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Contractors prepare to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Contractors prepare to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Brad Moffatt, left, from HRC roofing, and Matt Gilmore, from Taylor Brothers, prepare to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Contractors prepare to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Contractors prepare to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Brad Moffatt, left, from HRC roofing, and Matt Gilmore, from Taylor Brothers, prepare to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Matt Gilmore, left, from Taylor Brothers and Brad Moffatt, from HRC roofing, are hoisted into position to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bartholomew County Public Library Director Jason Hatton watches as contractors remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Brad Moffatt, left, from HRC roofing, and Matt Gilmore, from Taylor Brothers, are hoisted into position to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Contractors prepare to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Contractors prepare to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Crane operators test raise a basket in the air as contractors prepare to remove the cross from atop the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic Spectators wait for contractors to remove cross from the spire atop North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic The boom of a crane is seen next to North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.
    Mike Wolanin | The Republic A view of the spire of North Christian Church in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Contractors were onsite to remove the cross from the spire of the church in preparation for the building to become the north branch of the Bartholomew Public Library system.

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