Temple Beth Zion Beth Israel Philadelphia, PA The first of a three-phase renovation program for this 120-year-old synagogue required life-safety, fire suppression, and mechanical upgrades in major portions of the building, systems preparation for future phases, renovation of the entire ground floor sixty-child daycare facility, selective interior repairs and restoration, structural repairs, and new roofing for the sanctuary wing. < Historic Some of the more historically sensitive work included selective restoration of the original ornamental plaster and decorative painting in the sanctuary, repair of the heavy timber trusses, sub-framing and sheathing above the sanctuary, cleaning and repair of a historic, fifty-five-foot wide copper-clad bay, and documenting and prioritizing repair of the historic stained glass. < Cultural & Civic View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize
