Sacred Heart Church

Tower Restoration Project

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Men from Krimmel Contracting Inc. working on bell tower restoration.

Chiseling out old mortar near decorative panels.

Pointing new mortar into joints.

(White dots are sunlight coming through deck above.)

Corner, showing pointed and un-pointed wall section.

Metal flashing, behind terra cotta piece, channels rain into recess at back of photo.

3 new pieces replace the old, cracked terra cotta.

On a different level, flashing is more easily seen.

Finishing caulking between terra cotta and flashing.

Several small areas of damage on terra cotta tiles.

Damage to a larger area of terra cotta.

Aged copper has been installed over top of terra cotta dome (below cross)

Fabricating each piece of copper, is a tedious process. Note the waterproof layer underneath the copper.

New copper was installed at the base of the aged copper.

Base of cross with 2 coats of new gold paint.

Middle section of cross.

Top of cross.

View from top of scaffolding looking East.

How many landmarks can you spot?

A view looking North.

Looking to the West.

A Southerly view looking over Sacred Heart School.

The hoist used to lift materials to the working level.

A view of the Scaffolding from Nevin Street.

Notice the stairs used to get to the upper levels.

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