Workmen raze the upper portion of Our Lady of Cedars of Lebanon Church on Shawmut Avenue in Boston’s South End after it wads condemned by building inspectors on Aug. 29, 1961. (39/287)

During reconstruction, Syro-Maronite services are being held at Cathedral of Holy Cross under direction of Rev. John J. Manning, who has been administrator of the church pending availability of a clergyman from Maronite Rite. When completed, the church will be a one-story structure utilizing the present lower chapel.