The Spire Lift

The copper spire is lifted to the top of the cathedral today!

Our hearts skipped a beat as the beautiful copper spire was lifted to its home at the top of the cathedral. What a sight it was to see and how incredible it made all of us feel!

At 151 feet (well, 167 including the cross) the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is now one of the tallest buildings in town! Regardless of how its height compares, it will certainly remain as one of the most iconic pieces of architecture in Charleston for hundreds and hundreds of years.

If the spire looks a bit out of proportion to the rest of the building, it is. Don’t forget that the remaining stone pieces still have to be lifted up. That’ll be tomorrow, actually! So as far as the copper work is concerned, we’re done, but the few other construction odds and ends still to do will be wrapped up shortly.

We’ll be back the first week of May with our pro photographer, phenom David Daniels, for some crazy amazing shots of the work in its resplendent completed state, so you certainly haven’t heard the last from us. Plus, we’ve got some other things we’d still like to share that should be interesting, informative and beautiful. Don’t forget, videos are coming, too! We promise! Keep your eyes out for those probably first of next week!

We are overwhelmed with the kind words of appreciation from all the people we have met throughout the course of this project. We know how much this restoration means to those involved in making it, to the Church members and to the community. We know much sacrifice was made and much patience was given to see this project to reality. We promise that we have put as much love into our work here as is humanly possible, and it is our honor to share it with those whose hearts are open to receive it.