St Michael in Old Town (Chicago)

St Michael in Old Town (Chicago)

St Michael in Old Town (Chicago)

Restoration of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Altar

Restoration of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Altar

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Restore the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Altar

Due to the age of the Altar, the wood has dried out causing the ornamental areas to delaminate from the structure.  Currently, the upper section is being stabilized with airplane cable to prevent additional damage.  The scope of the project will be to scaffold the area; photograph and document the removal of each section of the altar; clean the soot from the altar using dry sponges and soap and remove all loose paint.  

When this is completed, the altar will be reset using glue, screws, and nails; prime and repaint the altar; gold leaf highlights were leaded as needed.