Holly & Smith, a Louisiana architecture firm, has been commissioned to “complete the historic building assessment and prepare design documents for the comprehensive restoration” of St Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. When we were there last month, the front was closed off but here are some pics from previous visits:
and this digital twin SO interesting to watch of the Cathedral.
The restoration is expected to cost $45M, with Gayle Benson leading the fundraising effort. Work will begin this summer.
The campaign is $75M to allow for endowments.
Daily Mass can be watched online.
It is the oldest continuously-operated Catholic cathedral in the US. It was established in 1718.
Pics from a behind-the-scenes tour
These scaffolding pics are from a 2022 project:
Here’s the Cathedral in gingerbread, at the Sheraton in 2016:
The St Louis Cathedral “Our City, Our Cathedral” fundraising page is here.