This video shows details of how select parts were made on the very ornate copper steeple on the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston, SC. Copper Exclusive shows their point of view here through photos and film.
Here are some links featuring the restoration of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist project in the news:
By ROBERT BEHRE – The (Charleston) Post and Courier
CHARLESTON – At 12:26 p.m. Monday, three new church bells pealed over downtown Charleston for the first time.
Father Gregory Wilson used a mallet to ring them in celebration of their successful move via crane to the top of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
“This is the fulfillment of a real dream,” he said, referring to the installation of the first portion of the church’s 82-foot-tall steeple and spire.
http://www.thestate.com/2009/11/17/1031566/a-century-after-construction-church.html
http://www.themiscellany.org/index.php/news/3137-lift-high-the-cross
http://www.live5news.com/Global/story.asp?S=12105396
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/mar/09/holier-skyline/
http://www.wciv.com/news/stories/0310/713744.html
http://www.midlandsconnect.com/news/story.aspx?id=426613
Keep your eyes open for this documentary, too. The Cathedral restoration will be a feature of this work.
http://www.thecharlestonfilm.org/index.html
http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2009/todays-news/charleston-cathedral-to-gain.html
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2007/dec/17/holy_city_gain_new_steeple25195/
http://www.designandbuildwithmetal.com/Dir/ProjectType.aspx?pid=850&sid=1380&id=5
Welcome to our site! Here you will find a wealth of information all about the restoration work on the exterior of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist of Charleston, South Carolina, one of Charleston’s most beloved historic buildings.
This is no ordinary compilation of information. Some of the world’s best and brightest have collaborated on this project. You will find detailed information on all facets of the restoration provided by its world-class team of architects, engineers, manufacturers and artisans who have been entrusted to realize this long-standing dream.
We invite you to learn of the history of the Cathedral and the road over a century in the making that has led to this restoration. We invite you to take a rare peek into what constitutes true master craftsmanship. We invite you to follow along with the entries as each painstaking piece makes its way back home after traveling all over the globe. And we absolutely invite your comments.
This site would not be possible without the gracious participation of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and each member of the design/build team. A heart-felt thank you to all of those who have contributed.
