We still refer to it as “Rex’s Erection”. He ran out of money to finish it off with the planned rotating restaurant and broadcast tower at the top. And since the thing is a rebar reinforced concrete tube, 500 feet tall, and surrounded by residential housing it can’t be safely demolished.
I do know that Rex Humbard was considered Elvis Presley’s minister. I think he even preached his funeral.
Jogged my memory. Yes, I remember when all that happened. My grandparents lived across the high level bridge and we heard a lot about what went on at the Cathedral. Rex was the talk of the town as he drove around in some fancy car that everyone recognized.
I’m just surprised that old hillbilly EA is still around! Good grief he is/was such a joke!