Restoration 2012
2012 Restoration Progress

Take a 3-D virtual tour Saint Patrick's church seeing the restoration progress from January to now.

Virtual Tour - Saint Patricks Restoration Progress October 2012

RESTORATION
Keep up to date with the latest regarding the restoration process during 2012.
March 2012:

Here is the painting of the fine details for the newly proposed ideas for the interior and also a peek at the transformation of our pews.
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click the links to jump down | January | March | August| September | November | December | Videos/News Coverage

August 2012:

We are now officially closed! Here's a few new photos for you to check out showing the stained glass windows and a few more before and after photos, by photographer John E. Baker.
Top of the Columns - before & after. © John E. BakerBefore and After. © John E. BakerStations of the Cross. © John E. BakerStained Glass Window featuring Saint Patrick. © John E. BakerStained Glass Window. © John E. BakerStained Glass Window. © John E. Baker
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Heavy equipment outside of St. Patricks © John E. BakerThe heavy gear outside of the church. © John E. BakerHard at work © John E. BakerA look inside the scaffolding. © John E. BakerGround level view with scaffolding © John E. BakerPanerama view of the church. © John E. Baker
Check out the scaffolding and the changes inside.
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September 2012:

Upclose to the scaffolding & hard work...by photographer John E. Baker.
Scaffold reflections © John E. BakerWorking hard inside © John E. BakerFront altar moved © John E. BakerUp close view of the organ covered © John E. BakerScaffolding looking at organ © John E. BakerScaffolding © John E. BakerScaffolding © John E. BakerScaffolding © John E. BakerUpclose view of Stations covered © John E. BakerWorking hard inside © John E. BakerStatue outside © John E. BakerPainting exterior windows © John E. BakerExterior work © John E. BakerExterior work outside of St. Patrick's © John E. Baker
Stained Glass Windows © John E. BakerStained Glass Windows © John E. BakerStained Glass Windows © John E. BakerStained Glass Windows © John E. Baker
Inside the dome © John E. BakerInside the dome © John E. BakerInside the dome © John E. BakerInside the dome © John E. Baker
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November 2012:

Check out the newly restored dome & much more...by photographer John E. Baker.
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December 2012:

The finishing touches are nearing as the we start to put the pieces back together...the Church is wrapping up with the scaffolding down and the painting above complete, the marble is finally being placed on the floor, floors are being shined up and we're very excited!!! Please click the thumbnails on the right to go through the marble floor photo gallery. Photos by photographer John E. Baker.
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GRAND REOPENING OF SAINT PATRICK CHURCH |  December 22, 2012
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Have you seen our church appareances on the news? Here's two video segments featuring St. Pat's behind the scenes, not only featuring the newly restored church but a look up in the dome & inside the bell tower here overlooking downtown Erie.

WJETTV 24 Action News - February 2013 Videos (click to view)  Part One  | Part Two
IN THE NEWS | The latest coverage of St. Patrick's Church
Here's a montage video featuring the progress of the church during restoration!