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St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Steeple
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Frankenmuth, MI
- Status:
- Completed - Jan 1996
- Structure Type:
- Church / Synagogue
Scope Of Work
Due to a tornado damage was done to the roof and steeple. The roof was lifted off the bearing wall and the steeple was leaning 15 inches off center at the elevation of the cross, with one side lifted 1.5 inches above its bearing point, causing the steeple to lean.
The roof was pulled back and tied back down and a scaffold was built around the tower. Approximately 8,000 loose brick were replaced and the steeple pulled back to its original position by a series of turnbuckles and tiedowns. The cornice at the base of the steeple was replaced as was the cross at its pinnacle.
