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Buffalo's "Born Again" Churches

By Bill Koch - April 15, 2010

The Queen City has seen her fair share of church closings in the last few years. Many times that is the death knell for these architecturally and culturally significant buildings, but for some it is a chance at a new beginning.

The full content is available in the Spring 2010 Issue.

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