Thackray Crane is proud to announce its role in the relocation of a significant piece of history—the iconic Papal Cross—from its longstanding location in Wynnewood to its new home in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

The Papal Cross, a large and revered symbol, originally stood on the grounds of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary at the bustling intersection of City and Lancaster Avenues since 1979. This monumental structure holds a deep historical and spiritual significance, having been created as the backdrop for Pope John Paul II’s mass during his visit to Philadelphia in 1979. This event was monumental, with the cross overlooking the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at Logan Square and the mass being attended by over a million faithful.

For many residents, the cross has been a steadfast symbol, a part of their landscape for decades. Its presence has been intertwined with the memories and spiritual lives of countless individuals. Now, as the cross moves to its new location in Malvern, Thackray Crane is honored to be entrusted with this important task.

Relocating such a significant and delicate structure requires not only technical expertise but also a deep respect for its historical and spiritual importance. Thackray Crane is dedicated to ensuring the safe and respectful transportation of the cross, recognizing the trust placed in them by the community and the church.

This relocation is not just a physical move but a continuation of the cross’s journey and its role in the lives of the faithful. Thackray Crane is blessed to contribute to this legacy, ensuring that the cross continues to inspire and be a beacon of faith in its new home.

As we undertake this important task, we are reminded of the cross’s powerful history and the millions it has touched since 1979. Thackray Crane is committed to honoring that history and looks forward to seeing the cross stand proudly in Malvern, continuing to be a symbol of faith, hope, and continuity for generations to come.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of this incredible journey.

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At Thackray Crane, we’re often thought of as the go-to crane and equipment rental company in the tri-state area. But we’re more than just heavy equipment rentals. Thackray Crane is also the Philadelphia area’s most dependable 24/7 trucking and transport company. We service all needs from small jobs to oversized hauls requiring the closest attention to logistics, permitting, and routing through both tight city terrain and rural and suburban areas. Thackray’s trucking and transport services are available to our customers 24/7, 365 days a year, allowing us to meet any time-of-day requirement.

We have one of the area’s largest truck fleets for hauling including stake bodies, high flats, lowboys, step decks, double drops, single drops, and box trucks. We have trucks and trailers that provide different services to help you complete any job of any complexity.

Our drivers are top-notch and the most experienced in the business. We only use the best, most highly qualified drivers available who are fully trained, licensed, and certified. Our dependable and reliable drivers will ensure that your delivery is handled with the utmost care.

When it comes to the loading and unloading of your haul, our team takes care of everything. Our drivers will safely load it on, fully secure it, weatherproof it, and deliver it safely and on time. At the time of unloading, we work with you to determine what’s needed at the site. Whether it’s a simple delivery to a loading dock bay or a job site that needs a crane lift or helicopter lift out, we take care of it all.

In addition, Thackray can coordinate all of the routing and permitting for your heavy haul. Thackray handles all the logistics to make your project delivery as smooth and headache-free as possible.

Because we’ve been in the business for such a long time, and we are extremely familiar with Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, and this allows for efficient and timely delivery. You can depend on Thackray who’s been serving the area for 70+ years to handle any hauling job out there at the industry’s most attractive price points.

Give Thackray a call today at 844-99-CRANE to book your next heavy hauling or transport job and experience the Thackray difference. You can also learn more about our trucking and transport services here or email us direct at [email protected].