This restoration of “The Bullfinch Church” started with the belfry level of the cupola, and expanded into several follow-up phases - including the dome level, the tower level and door restoration. Efforts included custom fabrication of a timber-frame bell cradle to hold the Paul Revere Bell, lead coated copper domes, extensive structural work, historic finishes, gold-leaf, and smaltsing.

Built by temperance orator John B. Gough in 1848, “Hillside” is an excellent example of the Italianate architecture style. For several years, we’ve worked with the Hillside Restoration Group, Mills Whitaker Architects & Structures, North Consulting Engineers, on multiple phases of restoration - including significant structural restoration, plaster restoration, historic paint & faux graining, and historic finishes.

The detailed exterior of the Malden Public Library has been restored, including repointing and washing. Additionally, we thought ahead, salvaging stone over the course of several years, carefully matching it for age and look - keeping it for future need. On the interior, the museum gallery lighting has been upgraded, and accessibility points (such as handicap bathrooms and lifts) have been integrated. It was designed by H.H. Richardson, one of the “Trinity of American Architecture,” and was originally funded by the family known for Converse Shoes.

This quintessential New England church wanted to preserve the charm of their historic 1800s architecture while preparing to become an official sanctuary welcoming to all. This full-scale project included preconstruction services such as finalizing the design, providing value engineering, constructability assistance, budgeting, and scheduling. The construction process included a new connector building complete with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) polished concrete slabs, full height windows, a Limited Use/Limited Application (L.U.L.A.) Handicap elevator, a sweeping open staircase, and new mechanical and electrical systems. Both buildings were brought up to code and accessibility standards. 

Preconstruction services established a scope of work, budget, schedule, means and methods to provide structural restoration to the steeple which was baring down on the sanctuary ceiling. The work including sliding two 60ft squeeze beams through the roof and along the second timber-frame truss to support the steeple. Then scaffolding was erected to preserve every square inch of the historic plaster ceiling, painting, and pew restoration.