ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PROVIDENCE, RI

Built in 1917, St. Martin’s Episcopal is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services was originally brought in to assist in the stabilization of the very delicate cast stone tracery, located on the exterior of the Clerestory stained-glass windows. The cast stone units were removed, the wall was stabilized and the cast stone units were reinstalled while the stained-glass windows remained intact. Once this critical area of concern was addressed, the Stone & Lime team worked very closely with Pariseault Builders, the owner, and the design team to develop a detailed priority list of issues requiring immediate attention throughout the church. The scope of work developed included selective cutting and repointing; complete replacement of the tower parapet coping stone units; resetting coping stone units with proper flashing in several locations, including the main entrance. The church remained fully functional throughout the duration of the project.