Scientology Clearwater West Coast Building Grand Opening Photos

More than 3,000 Scientologists and friends gathered in Clearwater, Florida for the grand opening of two landmark buildings on Saturday, June 25, 2016—the West Coast Building and the Flag Crew Administration Building. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The West Coast Building was originally constructed as the West Coast Hotel in 1927. This historic landmark was considered one of the finest boutique hotels in Florida. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In marking the dedication ceremony of the West Coast Building and the Flag Crew Administration Building, Scientology ecclesiastical leader David Miscavige said: “This is the nexus and the administrative hub for our international spiritual headquarters, the Flag Land Base. Because with more than 50 facilities citywide, and 3.2 million-square-feet, this is the synchronizing point. This is what keeps the wheels turning.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Saturday, June 25, saw over 3,000 Scientologists and guests converge in downtown Clearwater to celebrate the latest expansion of the Flag Land Base. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Yet another milestone in the continuous efforts of the Church to beautify downtown Clearwater, the Flag Crew Administration Building opened June 25. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Two ribbons fell on Saturday, June 25, one on the West Coast Building, the other on the Flag Crew Administration Building, and both to celebrate the grand opening of key facilities for the managing and administration of the Scientology spiritual headquarters. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In his closing remarks Mr. David Miscavige welcomed all in attendance to tour the new West Coast Building and Flag Crew Administration Building. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The West Coast building stands on the city’s Fort Harrison Avenue in the heart of downtown Clearwater. The landmark has been restored and transformed to accommodate the local ecclesiastical management who plan and administer for continuous expansion across the Flag Land Base. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Constructed in 1927, the West Coast Building’s historical façade is now restored including the decorative ironwork window baskets and exterior awnings. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The West Coast Building’s reception features the original terrazzo floor, mahogany beams and intricate ceiling plasterwork—all now restored. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Church’s conservation work extended to the building’s original hand-operated elevator, the oldest and most historic of its kind in Florida, and now completely restored and operational. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The West Coast Building is also home to coordinating offices for the Church’s social betterment activities devoted to uplifting the community of Clearwater. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Flag Crew Administration Building houses operations that create the “Flag experience” for parishioners visiting from 60 nations. Flag has expanded from two buildings in 1975—the Fort Harrison and the Clearwater Bank—to 55 structures. And the staff at the Flag Crew Administration Building keeps all of those operational and maintained at peak quality. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The expansive lobby will welcome local businesses and vendors meeting with Flag staff charged with maintaining multiple religious retreats including the historic Fort Harrison. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The West Coast Building and Flag Crew Administration Building, stand at the top of the Fort Harrison downtown corridor, now transformed by the Church’s sustained efforts to beautify the city of Clearwater. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientology Clearwater West Coast Building Grand Opening Photos

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