Basilica of St. Mary Restoration Project in Minneapolis, MN
Emerging Professionals Cross-Disciplinary Tour with the MNSEA Young Professionals
Date & Time:
Wednesday, September 30, 3-5:00 pm
Location:
Basilica of St. Mary
The tour will commence at the west entrance of the Rectory at 88 N 17th Street in Minneapolis
It has been a long-term goal of the Basilica parish to restore the church interior after decades of water infiltration caused extensive damage to the building interior. The work includes restoration of the interior ceiling plaster and paint; interior stone cleaning; nave flooring repairs; mechanical, electrical, and audio-visual upgrades; select roofing repairs and replacements; exterior stone cleaning and repairs; masonry repointing; stained glass window restoration; a structural study of the masonry and subsequent repairs; and reconstruction of the exterior monumental stairs and foundations.
The Basilica of Saint Mary is the first Catholic church in the United States to be raised to the rank of a minor basilica, which occurred in 1926. The restoration work is planned to be completed in early 2027, just after the centennial anniversary of that distinction.
What to expect: This tour includes climbing scaffolding stair towers on an active construction site. Please wear PPE including long pants, boots/leather shoes with ankle protection preferable (no high heels or open-toed shoes), hard hats, and vests. The contractor will have a limited number of hard hats and vests available to borrow.
Required Release Form: Please print the Release Form, fill it out, sign it, and bring it with you on the day of the tour.
Parking: Free street parking is available on a first come first serve basis along N 17th Street (you do not need a permit, as is indicated). Additional paid parking is available under the I-94 bridge or in the Minneapolis College ramp.
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