Arlington Street Church
Arlington Street Church, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts
Originally designed by Arthur S. Gilman, the Arlington Street Church was constructed in 1861. Goody Clancy’s restoration of this National Historic Landmark creatively adapted the church to its congregation’s spatial needs, and developed a phased program to improve accessibility and incorporate upgraded systems into the historic building.
Relevant Project Information:
- Architectural details that had been hidden behind calcimine, peeling paint, and decades of residue have been cleaned and restored.
- Pews have been repaired, reupholstered, and retrofitted to accommodate people with disabilities.
- A new lighting system showcases the fine details, intricate woodwork, and an integrated palette that redefine the space.
- Beneath the historic and restored details, a new fire detection system has been installed.
- The historic light fixtures have been completely restored and rewired to fully illuminate the beautifully renovated interior.
- Over more than ten years, Goody Clancy completed a comprehensive program of renovation, accessibility and preservation that also restored the church’s bell tower and steeple, repaired and replaced the cornice and gutters, and restored the 1957 Aeolian Skinner organ.
Awards:
- Massachusetts Historical Commission – Preservation Award
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