“On August 7, 2026, the historic Third Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood was struck by lightning during a severe morning storm.”
“…the blast sheared off roughly the top 5 feet of the spire’s decorative stone tip, which rained down as debris onto the steps below.”
CBSNews report about lightning strike (click link) Historic Landmark Third Presbyterian Church on corner of Fifth Avenue and Negley Avenue. Fortunately no one was injured from the falling stone pieces. The famous Tiffany windows were not damaged and services are still able to be held.
“The Building: The current striking Gothic Revival stone building was constructed between 1897 and 1903. The architect was T.P. Chandler. It features famous, highly valuable Tiffany stained-glass windows in the sanctuary. “
