Gilding and Weathervanes
Advance Construction is pleased to have repaired and restored many weathervanes, crosses and finials in the Hudson Valley and neighboring states. Operations have varied from gilding of crosses, to mechanical installations, to rebuilding of weathervanes and finials of all types.
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Henry Hudson Weathervane, SUNY Plaza
Albany, Albany County, New York
Restoration of Full Bodied Copper Ship Weathervane.
This large and sturdily built full bodied ship weathervane is the largest working weathervane in the United States. It weighs approximately 400 pounds.
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Poughkeepsie, Duchess County, New York
Cross Gilding, Finial Reconstruction, Church Steeple
The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel project involved rigging, Cross removal for 23 carat gold leaf gilding, preparation and painting of the steeple and tower section.
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Phoenicia United Methodist Church
Phoenicia, Ulster County, New York
Church Steeple Cross Restoration
Removal of cross from the Phoenecia United Methodist Church steeple.
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