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Emanuel Lutheran Church
Hartford, Connecticut
Restoration
Description:
Originally constructed in
1929 this gothic masonry style church experienced continual
masonry deterioration to both towers. Numerous repairs were
made over the years with minimum success. Recently, large
pieces of precast concrete fall presenting a potential
safety hazard to the public.
The firm of Martin A. Benassi, AIA - Architect was retained
to investigate the tower condition and prepare a study. The
purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the existing
masonry conditions and provide possible repair options with
related cost estimates. The decision was made to install
two new steeples in addition to restoring the masonry on
the exterior and interior of the towers.
Scope of work included:
Installation of two steeples and
related internal structural framing
Extensive masonry restoration to
both towers
Window glazing
Roofing, painting and
miscellaneous related work
Cost of repair: $800,000 |
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