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To celebrate Fr. McGivney's beatification, his old parish is pulling out all the stops, Aleteia

Wallingford church completes interior work, including ceiling repairs, Record Journal

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A Job Well Done: Artisans Who Are Redefining the Historic Trades, National Trust for Historic Preservation

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Canning Earns the 2021 Bulfinch Award in the Craftsmanship/Artisanship category

Presrvation Ct Award FCCWH

Canning Earns the 2020 Preservation CT Award For First Congregational Church of West Haven Project

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Imitation Gold Leaf Vs. Real Gold Leaf

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Ornamental Plaster Ceiling Designs Throughout History

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How to Decide Whether to Repair or Replace Ornamental Plaster

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