Restoring a historic treasure
Lovely Lane United Methodist Church is a c. l885 Romanesque-style church designed by renowned architect Stanford White. Historic preservation and restoration has occurred in multiple phases since 1980.
The scope has included: cleaning and repointing of the granite and gneiss exterior; rehabilitation of all roofing and storm water drainage systems, including restoration of the tower’s terra-cotta “fish scale” tile roofing and weather vane, as well as a new terra-cotta tile roofing system; restoration of all stained and painted art glass, including the original Tiffany windows in the chapel and stairwells; accessibility improvements throughout the building; and restoration and updating of the 1930s auditorium and gymnasium. A central HVAC system was installed in the 1930s addition, with future capacity for the remaining building spaces.
Restoring the main sanctuary
Most recently, restoration of the main sanctuary was completed, including: replication of the fresco of the heavens on the sanctuary’s domed ceiling, restoration of original painted and stained finishes, fabrication of new Wilton-patterned carpet to match the original, repair and restoration of the original theater-style seating, new “atmospheric” and task lighting, and restoration of the original ventilation panel system.
Ravi Waldon, AIA, LEED AP
Principal
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Katherine Good, CSI, APT
Historic Preservation Specialist
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