Body of news article: In honor of the upcoming Remembered Light exhibition at the San Francisco War Memorial, and the kickoff of the next phase of our capital campaign, Civil and Structural Engineering Magazine published an article on the Presidio Interfaith Chapel’s renovation. The article, which includes interviews with fundraisers and architects from Page Turnbull, features many details about the upcoming renovation and demonstrates its importance to the community. “More than ever, Presidio Chapel’s potential resonates with people hoping for change in a troubling time, all looking for what is offered by the Interfaith Center at the Presidio: a safe, sacred space for dialogue, prayer, ministry, and the building of friendship among people of all faiths,” adds [Ruth] Todd, who helped create the plan for updating and expanding the building.
August 24, 2022
Presidio Chapel Renovation Featured in Civil and Structural Engineering Magazine
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