First Congregational Church of Western Springs Renovation
1st Congregational Church of Western Springs undergoes $2.5 million renovation.
With Chicago Project Management providing Project Management services for the three year effort, the Church has completed the following major tasks:
Asbestos Removed
Full Fire Sprinklers Installed
Fire Doors and Exits Upgraded
Windows Restored
Air Conditioning
Masonry Repaired and Cleaned
Electric Service Upgraded and Wiring Replaced
The Electric Service to the Church Campus required upgrading
to support the new Air Conditioning Systems
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A new service was added to the Education Building
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All cloth original wiring was replaced in the Sanctuary
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The pendant lights in the sanctuary were removed and rebuilt
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The post light outside the sanctuary was removed and rebuilt
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All temporary lighting in the tunnels was replaced with GFCI
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A fuse box in an office closet was removed
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Education Building lighting was replaced with period fixtures
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Attic lighting was added for Worker Safety
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Supplies to support 100% air conditioning (future) were installed
Plumbing Upgraded
Sound and Lighting Systems Replaced
A new Yamaha DX 2000 Mixer was installed by Sound Planning. All the existing components were reused in other locations.
Previous sanctuary lighting.
An example of modern track lighting installed behind the decorative sanctuary beams.
One of the five digital control pads as designed and programmed by White Light Design.
Historical Restoration to 1929 George Elmslie Design