Flag Building It includes a 15-story tower topped by a bronze Scientology cross visible from much of Clearwater. Construction began in 1998, was halted in 2003, and was ultimately resumed to reach substantial completion during 2011. The long delay in construction led to substantial fines being levied by the city authorities. The building is valued at $80 million and at least $145 million has been raised by Church fundraising towards the project. The church denies accusations that the Flag Building's completion was deliberately delayed so that it could serve as a cash cow. The Church of Scientology announced in August 2013 that
St. James Cathedral (Orlando, Florida) tall. The parish established a school in 1928. The two-story Mediterranean Revival school building, which was completed the same year, is a contributing property in the Lake Eola Heights Historic District. It features a bell tower, an ornate entrance, and embellished friezes. The present church building was begun in late 1950, and completed on January 20, 1952. When the Diocese of Orlando was split from the Diocese of St. Augustine on June 18, 1968, St. Charles Borromeo Church was selected as the cathedral. It was significantly damaged in a fire on October 1, 1976. The cathedral was moved to St.