Gemmayzeh

Fadlo Dagher’s family began building their pale-blue villa on the main street of Gemmayzeh in 1820.

Gemmayzeh, an upscale Christian neighborhood known for its historic buildings, resembled a war zone.

Gemmayzeh, an upscale Christian neighborhood known in better times for its historic buildings, abundant churches and rowdy nightlife, resembled a war zone.

Hopes were raised after the dog of a Chilean search and rescue team touring Gemmayzeh street, one of the hardest-hit in Beirut, ran toward the collapsed building.