Dispatches from Home – The New Orleans’ Saenger Theater Update.

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Greetings! The Times-Picayune posted an article about the Hard Rock Casino collapse. It included this about the Saenger:

“Impact of a possible fall: If the cranes fall, it would likely cause major destruction to the area near Rampart and Canal streets because of the size and weight of the cranes. Both cranes are about 270 feet tall with large wingspans. The boom portions alone weigh 40 tons, officials said, and if either fell, it would be impossible to protect nearby historic buildings like the Saenger Theater.”

Three dead, their grieving family’s lives irrevocably changed, and many, many injured. All due to greed! Merciful heavens, how sad.

Later Sad Gaters!

(STAFF PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD)

(Originally published Oct. 16, 2019)