Three years after it went up, the scaffolding covering the Divinity School's Marquand Chapel has been removed, revealing a restored steeple.
"This splendid restoration returns the steeple to its 1932 condition," explains Divinity School Dean Richard Wood. "For the first time in many years we can see the achievement of the original architects, Delano and Aldrich."
The Divinity School celebrated the successful completion of the steeple project on March 6 with a worship service in the chapel.
Restoration of the steeple cost approximately $1 million. The steeple stands about 100 feet tall and is topped by a domed lantern and a cross, both covered in gold leaf. It features a working clock with three faces and a bell that tolls the hours. Restoration was carried out by the Dahill Construction Company under the direction of the firm of R.M. Kliment and Frances Halsband Architects.
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