Extensive scaffolding is erected for roofers’ fall protection.
A close-up of the skilled tile work done on St. Stanislaus.
ROOFERS LOCAL 96 PERFORM HISTORIC RENOVATION ON ST. STANISLAUS
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embers of Roofers & Waterproofers Local 96, SE Minnesota, proudly replaced the roof on St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, a historic church in Winona, MN, and a prominent fixture on the city’s skyline. St. Stanislaus was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and was designated a Minor
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Basilica of the Roman Catholic Church (one of only 85 in the country) in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI. Its congregation dates back to 1871, when the growing Polish community wished to worship in their own language instead of at the German or Irish churches. As the parish outgrew its original sanctuary, the Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka,
as it’s formally called, was dedicated in 1895. After numerous renovations over the years, the tile roof needed replacing and the basilica required repair. Local 96 signatory contractor Winona Heating and Ventilating (WHV) in Winona, MN, was selected to perform the work and sent their talented crew to begin the process
