Lanzini & Sons archive
Jeffrey Lanzini
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Repairing and repainting the Stations of the Cross at Corpus Christi in Tahoe City
Project year: 2023Read post: Repairing and repainting the Stations of the Cross at Corpus Christi in Tahoe CityOur 2023 Corpus Christi project repaired the plaster Stations, changed their white finish to a colored wood-like appearance and returned the complete set to the church.
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St. Cecilia mural and sanctuary restoration at Our Lady of Refuge in Castroville
Project year: 2018Read post: St. Cecilia mural and sanctuary restoration at Our Lady of Refuge in CastrovilleThe parish called us about vandalism without knowing that Angelo Lanzini had designed the church and painted its St. Cecilia image. We restored the damaged painting and worked on other sanctuary elements…
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Stained glass restoration at Saint Vincent Church in San Rafael
Read post: Stained glass restoration at Saint Vincent Church in San RafaelOur Saint Vincent window project restored 72 panels, replacing failing lead, repairing damaged glass, renewing glazing compound and repairing associated trim.
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Restoring the original mosaics at St. Francis Parish in Bakersfield
Read post: Restoring the original mosaics at St. Francis Parish in BakersfieldOur 2026 Bakersfield project restored a sanctuary mosaic approximately 40 feet wide and 25 feet high, along with side chapel mosaics, through cleaning, localized repairs and regrouting.
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St. Matthew’s Catholic Church: Interior and Restoration History
Read post: St. Matthew’s Catholic Church: Interior and Restoration HistoryLanzini & Sons’ work at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in San Mateo includes the church interior recorded in 1965 and a later period of restoration from 1996 to 2005. These were different…
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish: Sacramento Projects
Read post: St. Francis of Assisi Parish: Sacramento ProjectsLanzini & Sons has carried out separate exterior and interior projects at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Sacramento. The work includes restoration of outdoor terracotta statues, gilding of rooftop crosses and…
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When Does Church Stained Glass Need Repair or Restoration?
Read post: When Does Church Stained Glass Need Repair or Restoration?Church stained glass may need a limited repair or broader restoration depending on the glass, lead, supports, frame and surrounding opening. Full-window photographs and details of the concern help start the discussion.…
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Should a Church Repair or Restore Damaged Sacred Art?
Read post: Should a Church Repair or Restore Damaged Sacred Art?Damaged sacred art should be reviewed before the parish chooses repair, restoration or replacement. The right approach depends on the material, condition, history, setting and intended result. A visible problem may be…
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How to Plan Statue or Stations Restoration
Read post: How to Plan Statue or Stations RestorationPlan statue or Stations restoration by documenting the complete work, its condition and its setting before choosing a treatment. The material, existing finish, supports, missing parts and previous repairs all affect the…
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How to Plan a Catholic Church Interior Renovation
Read post: How to Plan a Catholic Church Interior RenovationBegin a church interior renovation by agreeing on the parish’s goals, identifying what should remain and documenting the present condition. The project may be a repainting refresh or coordinated changes to artwork,…