First Congregational Church
300 High Street, Bristol, RI
Preserving Our Heritage....Preparing for our Future
This site is dedicated to the ongoing restoration project of the First Congregational Church. The church is a thriving and integral part of the Bristol community and welcomes everyone. The church is truly Open and Affirming and “No matter who you are or where you are you are welcome here.”
The project began in July of 2011, after over six years of observations, planning, surveys and budgets. Heritage Restoration, Inc is managing the project, teaming up with local craftspeople and regional specialists to enable a cost effective and most comprehensive project in the building's history. Heritage is working closely with the church's Project Liason, Pastor, as well as their broad community of parishoners.
Phase One of the project is focused "critical needs". They are:
Phase One has been extended through February 2012 to include several additional framing needs in the basement.
Also, Phase Two has started, including:
Project Photos
Weekly Reports
Building Assessments & Reports
2010-2012 Heat Consumption Comparison
Guiteras Building Assessment 9/15/2011
Guiteras Masonry Assessment 10/12/2011
Sanctuary Masonry Assessment 7/22/2011