In 1970 a fire consumed the church of St. Raphael's, one of the earliest Roman Catholic churches in English-speaking Canada. Fortunately the outer walls were spared and today its impressive scale and fine masonry work continue to attract the tourists to the site. The Ruins were declared a National Historic Site in 1999.
There is a panorama of these ruins in my Themes and Competitions album along with a more complete history of the ruins for those who are interested.
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I checked the local newspaper for news on the fire, and it said cause was unknown.
As for the size of the bell - it isn't as big as it seems in the photo. I would say it is about 2 ½ to 3 feet tall. Definitely imposing but I imagine there are bigger ones around.
Thank you all for your comments. I do appreciate each and every one!
I checked the local newspaper for news on the fire, and it said cause was unknown.
As for the size of the bell - it isn't as big as it seems in the photo. I would say it is about 2 ½ to 3 feet tall. Definitely imposing but I imagine there are bigger ones around.