Church of St. Mary the Virgin
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Church of St. Mary the Virgin
New York, New York
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Designed by Napoleon LeBrun & Sons and constructed in 1894-95, “Saint Mary Times Square” has been called “one of the finest Gothic-inspired designs of New York’s late 19th century”. A New York City landmark, also listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the structure was an engineering milestone when constructed, with a steel superstructure clad in limestone - the first of its type in America. The church is flanked by a Rectory and Parish Hall, both clad in “Roman” brick. Plagued with significant moisture related issues that caused dangerous spalling exterior stone elements, the main façade was obscured by a protective sidewalk bridge for more than 30 years.
The church enlisted the services of JHPA to complete an Existing Conditions Survey and Report that detailed a schedule of phased repair interventions and cost estimates. As a result, the congregation first embarked upon roofing and roof drainage repair efforts at the church and flanking buildings, and more recently completed a monumental restoration program for the main façade which included not only stone masonry but the monumental stained glass rose window; the facades of the flanking Rectory and Parish Hall were restored as well. The completed work received the prestigious Lucy Moses Award from the NY Landmarks Conservancy, and an award from the Victorian Society in America. JHPArchitects PC has subsequently been “on call” and has provided assistance with many other deterioration issues requiring attention.