Old North’s iconic steeple is one of the most memorable images along the Freedom Trail, but the steeple standing today is actually the church’s third. Powerful storms twice blew down the spire, the wooden section atop the brick tower, and each loss led to community efforts to rebuild. The steeple’s history is a story of teamwork, commitment, and active citizenship over the centuries, while also inviting reflection on the complexity of Old North’s past.