Paradise Valley Spire preservation project
Summary
A citizen group wants to raise the historic 92-foot spire at Town Hall, funded entirely by donations (~$500,000). The council signaled support but must still pass a resolution designating it an allowed use — some members want to see scale mock-ups first.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated $500,000, all from private donations — no town funds committed so far.
Anyone who values town history gets a civic landmark; the Save the Spire volunteers get their project moving.
Some neighbors and council members worry a ~100-foot structure would tower over the town's low-scale character.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Town Council — September 10, 2026
The volunteer Save the Spire team showed a 30% design for relocating the historic Wright-era spire to the heart of Town Hall campus — now 78 feet tall with a much smaller base, self-funded with a $750,000 fundraising goal kicking off November 13.
Town Council — May 14, 2026
The Council formalized its support for installing the historic church spire on the Town Hall campus, with the Save the Spire citizen group covering design and construction costs and owing the Council a 30%-design check-in. Council Member Moore dissented over size and height-precedent concerns.
Town Council — April 23, 2026
A citizen group wants to raise the historic 92-foot spire at Town Hall, funded entirely by donations (~$500,000). The council signaled support but must still pass a resolution designating it an allowed use — some members want to see scale mock-ups first.
Town Council — January 8, 2026
Two Paradise Valley landmarks — the Sleighel home and Calvary Church of the Valley — were added to the town's Historic Property Program, each receiving a proclamation and bronze plaque.
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