Saint Casimir ChurchX

Designed by Palmer, Willis and Lamden, St. Casimir Church was constructed by the Polish community in 1926. The restoration of St. Casimir was too large, expensive and complex and undertaking to be completed at once. First the building envelope was stabilized and restored to prevent further damage. The roof over the assembly and masonry were restored in 2001-2002. The tower domes, masonry and statuary were completed in 2003. The portico doors, terrazzo, lamp and vaults were completed in 2005. The stained glass was removed and fully restored 2007-2008. Having completed the restoration of the building envelope, the interior restoration began in 2008. Many well meaning attempts to repair and restore over the decades had resulted in more damage and distress. Several murals were bulging, detached from their substrates. All flat surfaces in the church were completely replastered. Missing plaster detail was carefully reproduced and restored to cornice, frieze and frame. The murals were cleaned and reattached; missing sections were reproduced in situ. The entire church was repainted, pews refinished, carpet replaced. To maintain the original character of the interior, illumination was improved through relatively modest changes to the lamping of the light fixtures. (2008-2009)