ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- In the heart of St. Joseph, the Twin Spires Complex towers above its surroundings, not just in height, but in craftsmanship. Designed by famed local architect Edmund J. Eckel, the church features soaring twin spires, pointed arched windows, a grand, symmetrical entrance and a steeply pitched gable roof. "Sacred architecture reflects what it signifies, and so our faith is known by what we see," said Richard Mahoney, the current owner of the Twin Spires. Joseph later considered closing and demolishing the site, but parishioners and preservationists formed Twin Spires Inc., securing ownership and funding for restoration.