In a brazen act of thievery, a priceless solid silver altar railing weighing 26 tons was left vulnerable to pilferage as it rested in the construction site of the Shrine of the Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The elaborate and costly altar, set to be dedicated on December 12th, Guadalupe day, would be the most notable Catholic church edifice in America when completed. However, the haste to finish the construction of the shrine left the altar railing exposed to potential thieves.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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