Restoration

Planned renovations to the Chapel include restoring the exterior architecture (waterproofing the foundation wall and belfry, masonry repair and paint removal and door replacement to match original architecture, windows, and art glass restoration). Plans also include restoring interior architecture such as refinishing the original wood flooring, walls and ceiling repair, wall mural restoration, lighting, plumbing, electrical and earthquake proofing.

To restore its historical integrity, the chapel needs the following renovations:

Exterior Architecture

  • Waterproof foundation wall and belfry
  • Masonry repair and paint removal
  • Roofing, parapet walls and roof accessories
  • Wood trim restored or replaced
  • Door replacement to match original architecture

Windows

  • Storm sashes replacement
  • Art glass restoration

Interior Architecture

  • Refinish original wood flooring
  • Walls and ceiling repair
  • Wall mural restoration
  • Wood trim restored or replaced
  • Door replacement to match original architecture
  • Pews repaired and refinished
  • Hardware replacement
  • Lighting fixtures replaced to replicate originals
  • Update accessibility and safety features, including earthquake proofing
  • Update plumbing
  • Update electrical work