MVCMA - Tabernacle Renovation: Replacing the Cross

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Top of the Tabernacle - Base for the New Cross

The new cross to be placed on top of the Tabernacle during the restoration of the cupola will be a tall slender cross designed to combine the tradition of the old flagstaff and the crosses that have topped the Tanbernacle for the last 81 years. It will be made of carbon fiber and will incase the top four feet of the old flagpole that remains inside the cupola. This method of mounting will eliminate the unattractive guy wires. It will be lighted from externally mounted lights on the roof of the Tabernacle. This will eliminate the tedious and dangerous task of haing someone scale the cross to replace the blubs.

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Details of the underlayment near the bottom of the Cupola

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Metal covering over part of the Cupola

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Renovating the
Tabernacle - Closeup Pictures of Work on the Cupola

In February and March, 2008, work continues apace on the Cupola. Below are several detail pictures of the continuing work way up high at the top of the Tabernacle. All Photos are courtesy of Cecelia Hallahan, AIA, of Durkee Brown Viverios & Werenfels, Architects
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Scaffolding on a Sunny Day

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Closeup of sides the Cupola from inside the covered scaffolding

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Side of the upper part of the Cupola, looking out toward the Oak Bluffs Harbor

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Contributions to the restoration fund can be made to MVCMA Tabernacle Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 367, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. The MVCMA Tabernacle Restoration Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.