USS Constitution
The USS Constitution is an American staple in history, especially for her actions in the War of 1812! It was one of six frigates in the US Navy, named by George Washington. It was launched in 1797, and is now one of the oldest commissioned warships still afloat in the world. However, since it is almost 220 years old it was in need of some restoration.
In the summer of 2016, Capital Construction was honored to perform partial restoration work needed on the USS Constitution in the Charlestown Navy Yard. The quarter galleys of “Old Ironsides” were covered with old lead roll roofing that was weathered and battered. Capital fabricated the custom-made quarter galleys, restoring them to their natural copper beauty!
Ebenezer
The Capital team installed a new Carlisle roof with slate and copper repairs.
Boston’s oldest remaining brick building and one-time home of John Hancock’s brother, the Ebenezer Hancock House (built circa 1767) is a National and Boston Historic Landmark. The restored structure—Boston’s only remaining building associated with John Hancock—is now home to a law firm.
The Ebenezer Hancock House is located along the Freedom Trail, just past Faneuil Hall. The building is the only dwelling still standing in Boston that can be associated with John Hancock.
This structure is one of Boston’s 40 historic homes, is on the Freedom Trail Near Faneuil Hall and the Union Oyster House.
Gilman Chapel
A chapel on the grounds of Cedar Grove Cemetery will be the focus next month of a significant restoration project meant to bring the impressive stone edifice back to its former glory. The Gilman Chapel – named for the husband-and-wife benefactors who funded its construction in 1930- is in urgent need of repairs, particularly to its stone exterior and windows, where moisture infiltration has become a worsening problem in recent years.
Capital Construction, with expertise in repairing historic structures across the region, has been contracted to begin the initial phase of work. The stained glass that frames the chapel’s two largest windows front and rear will also need repairs, and will be part of the second phase of restoration.
Our team is eager to get started on a project that has special significance to the community where they are based. Capital Construction understands what this chapel means to the neighborhood.
New Korean Light Church
The New Light Korean Church located in Waltham, MA.
Capital Construction, with expertise in repairing historic structures across the region, began a restoration project to restore this beautiful New Light Korean Church located in Waltham MA to its former beauty. The project included complex repairs to the church Steeple, comprehensive wood restoration, complete exterior painting and detailed copper repairs.
This is a special landmark in the town of Waltham, and we were delighted to hear how happy the community and neighborhood was with the outcome of the project.
