PAYING HOMAGE TO THE HISTORY AND DEDICATION OF YEARS PAST
C.D. Smith provided construction management services for renovations and an addition to the historic St. Francis Monastery, the first true renovation since the last building was completed in 1892. Being the oldest standing Friary for the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph and still being in structurally sound condition, it was decided by the Capuchins that it was time for this space to return to its original purpose–to be a Friary.
Renovations included the restoration of historic spaces such as the refectory (dining hall), libraries, chapel, cloister, 1869 friar cells, and meditation rooms. Modern amenities were also added, such as all new HVAC systems and electrical systems.
New friar rooms include private bedrooms and toilet rooms. In addition to interior renovations, all exterior windows of the Friary were replaced with an architectural style that is more fitting to the building. The brick was also cleaned and restored to its original cream city color.
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St. Francis Monastery Renovation & Addition | AWARDS and MEDIA NEWS
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Halyard Park Monastery and new Parish Center near completion | WTMJ-TV Milwaukee 09.23.2021
MILWAUKEE — St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the Capuchin Franciscan of St. Joseph broke ground on a historic Halyard Park Monastery and new parish center in June.
The old parish was built in 1869 in stages and is now being renovated to house Capuchin friars. However, the upgrades aren't losing the rich history within the building.
Provincial Minister brother Mark Joseph Costello said...(Go to the full news article with video news coverage.)
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