Saint Bernard

Since the summer of 2009, on and off, I have been working on the interior restoration of St. Bernard Church at the corner of 6th and H Streets in Downtown Eureka. Next year, 2011, marks the 125th anniversary of the church building, the oldest structure in Humboldt County that is still serving the same original function, a Catholic Church.

Some images of the work:
top ceiling choir_loft vestibule stairs
st_joseph_niche detail st_mary_niche detail South altar door after graining. North altar door after graining. sconce sconce1
A link is provided HERE to a recent newspaper article about the project:
 

Paintings, oil on canvas.

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kneeland1 kneeland2 kneeland3 kneeland4

 
 
Peter Santino February 26, 2011
Background photo on this page shows a section of the original decorative stencil and gilding work above the altar at St. Bernard Church.