Historic Sheet Metal Reproduction

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Steeple Tower Restoration Memorial Hall, Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Reproduction of Copper Cornice, Copper Weathervanes, Copper Ridge Cresting and Dormers

Since a devastating fire in 1956 this slate and copper spire had been missing from the top of the masonry structure. Heather & Little, were contracted to re-produce, replicate, and supply all of the decorative copper elements, that had originally adorned the tower as seen in the photo of the completed Tower  

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The Crown is craned into place

The Crown is craned into place
This lift required one of the largest cranes in Boston

This lift required one of the largest cranes in Boston
Crowned cresting being craned to the top

Crowned cresting being craned to the top
COMPLETED JUST IN TIME FOR THE MILENIUM

COMPLETED JUST IN TIME FOR THE MILENIUM