Severe Fire At Notre Dame Cathedral In Paris
Apr 16, 2019 15:27:06 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
In conclusion. Here's an interesting link to this topic that includes 7 photos. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Notre-Dame-de-Paris
Apr 16, 2019 16:07:27 #
GRIZ357 wrote:
The authorities are now saying that the structure is sound, and pledging that it will be rebuilt. We can certainly hope so.
President Macron is hoping to rebuild it "even more beautiful" in five years; experts had been predicting ten to fifteen years. Each is much faster than I had expected - I guess it depends on how many people they are willing to put on the task, and what methods they will use {for example, CNN is reporting France doesn't have trees the size that were originally used - so they will either have to use smaller trees or import them from somewhere}
Apr 16, 2019 16:11:53 #
rehess wrote:
President Macron is hoping to rebuild it "even more beautiful" in five years; experts had been predicting ten to fifteen years. Each is much faster than I had expected - I guess it depends on how many people they are willing to put on the task, and what methods they will use {for example, CNN is reporting France doesn't have trees the size that were originally used - so they will either have to use smaller trees or import them from somewhere}
Most of the posts used in supporting the roof were made from whole trees.
Thus, that area was called the forest.
will
Apr 16, 2019 16:34:46 #
We were in Paris two years ago and spent some time in this magnificent edifice, and quiet a lot of time shooting the periphery. A dramatically stunning building that hopefully can be restored to near its past beauty. We will be back in July and I hope to see some progress.
Apr 16, 2019 17:33:02 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Estimated cost to rebuild the Cathedral is $8-10 billion dollars. That can be accomplished. A little more than I expected though. But we are in the 21st Century now. And nothing is cheap anymore.
Apr 16, 2019 17:39:16 #
How are you so sure that it wasn't a terrorist set fire? They have not done an investigation yet and in the recent past there have been over a dozen other churches burned in Paris and some were by Islamic terrorist!
Apr 16, 2019 17:49:34 #
raferrelljr wrote:
I believe most people aren't sure of anything and little opportunity to determine anything - but there is no reason to postulate 'terrorist' .... one could just as reasonably blame 'little green men'.How are you so sure that it wasn't a terrorist set fire? They have not done an investigation yet and in the recent past there have been over a dozen other churches burned in Paris and some were by Islamic terrorist!
Apr 16, 2019 17:50:33 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
Sunnely wrote:
OMG! The most revered catholic church after the St. Peter's Basilica. So many history happened at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. One of the must-see places not only in Paris but the whole of France. We were there in 2015. Had solemn memories of the Notre Dame Cathedral. A magnificent icon of France. A big loss. I am terribly sad; virtually in tears.
A few photos of Notre Dame during our visit and some historical facts:
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A few photos of Notre Dame during our visit and some historical facts:
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I seem to remember that Henry 4 had purchased the crown of thorns....
Apr 16, 2019 18:01:49 #
John_F wrote:
I hope a small cadre of photographers will begin c... (show quote)
There you go, John....I thought of welding and cutting too, spent my life as a shipbuilder.
Apr 16, 2019 20:14:15 #
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
This is so painful to witness and I am told that n... (show quote)
Your source of information was mistaken about the no water used as there are photos of the fire brigade using water cannons mounted on crane trucks to get the water as high up as possible.
They did however rule out ariel water drops to prevent collapse. An easy mistake though.
Apr 16, 2019 21:03:47 #
I wonder if it will be reconstructed? I'm sure that someone somewhere will start up a fund to rebuild. So very sad to lose such a priceless work of art and history.
Apr 16, 2019 22:33:46 #
We were there last year.
Have many photo's.
Wil share them to all when I get back home.
Have many photo's.
Wil share them to all when I get back home.
Apr 16, 2019 22:37:30 #
Apr 16, 2019 23:34:32 #
2Dragons wrote:
Somebodies, namely famous French Billionaires, have already pledged millions of dollars towards reconstructionI'm sure that someone somewhere will start up a fund to rebuild. So very sad to lose such a priceless work of art and history.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-587593-3.html#10067146
They are also receiving smaller donations.
For example, the area where I live was originally settled by French fur traders, followed by a French priest who started a local college - which has grown into a rather successful university. Today they announced a gift also - Notre Dame University is donating $100,000 to rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral.
Apr 17, 2019 00:53:21 #
The news has already warned to be sure who you donate to- scammers are already setting up fake Notre Dame charities.
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