The mural of St. Joseph was one example of frescos damaged through time at St. Ignatius Mission, and large chunks of plaster had fallen from the lath walls. Cheesecloth was holding frescos together before restorers used silicone washers to hold the plaster on through repairs and repainting. (Carolyn Hidy/Lake County Leader)
December 15, 2020
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Mission church restoration nearing completion
After three summers of painstaking, intricate, loving labor and artistry, the lion’s portion of the St. Ignatius Mission Church restoration project is completed.