John Moore preserves the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel steeple and cupola from the Orlando Naval Training Center (NTC).
Moore outlines the transition of the chapel from the NTC to his home in this oral history interview on May 10, 2012.
In its new home in Thornton Park Historic District the chapel is remembered as the steeple holds its place in Orlando’s memory.
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David Black and John Moore
May 12, 2012 photo of David Black, left, and his good friend, John Moore at John's home in Orlando, Florida.
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
May 12, 2012 photo of the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple and Cupola in its present location in Thornton Park Historic...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
May 12, 2012 photo of the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple and Cupola in its present location in Thornton Park Historic...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
May 12, 2012 photo of the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple and Cupola in its present location in Thornton Park Historic...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Removing the steeple from the chapel.
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Photo of the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel which served generations of military families. Construction workers prepare to dismantle the chapel cupol...
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Chapel Prayer Card Reunites Friends
When David Black stuck a prayer card in the chapel wall at the last service in the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel,...
Chapel Prayer Card Reunites Friends
When David Black stuck a prayer card in the chapel wall at the last service in the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel,...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Removing the Chapel steeple.
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Removing the Chapel steeple.
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Removing the Chapel steeple.
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
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Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Removing the Chapel steeple.
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Removing the Chapel steeple.
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Removing the Chapel steeple.
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Removing the Chapel steeple.
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Removing the Chapel steeple.
Post Chapel at Orlando Air Base
The Post Chapel at Orlando Air Base, located in tropical garden environs is unique in that it is the only chapel in...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel
Photo of the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel prior to the Orlando Naval Training Center demolition as discussed in this The Orlando...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
John Moore endeavors to preserve the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel steeple from the Orlando Naval Training Center as detailed in this...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
John Moore endeavors to preserve the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel steeple from the Orlando Naval Training Center as detailed in this...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
City zoning officials and Thornton Park neighbors exchange perspectives on John Moore's plan to incorporate the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel steeple...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
City zoning officials and Thornton Park neighbors exchange perspectives on John Moore's plan to incorporate the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel steeple...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
John Moore pursues his vision of adding the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel steeple to his Victorian style home in Thornton Park...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
John Moore pursues his vision of adding the Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel steeple to his Victorian style home in Thornton Park...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
Orlando Historic Preservation Officer Jodi Rubin finds card of the Chapel at Orlando Army Air Base with steeple on the side allowing...
Stephen L. Rusk Memorial Chapel Steeple
Orlando Historic Preservation Officer Jodi Rubin finds card of the Chapel at Orlando Army Air Base with steeple on the side allowing...
