Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 39

Words: Jim Beale
Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 39

Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 39
Government/Institutional

1st Place:
St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Houston
Mason Contractor: W.W. Bartlett
Architect: Jackson & Ryan Architects

Judges' Comments: The first place award goes to St. Martin's Episcopal Church. One of the judges favorite projects, St. Martin's speaks for itself when it comes to masonry craftsmanship.

2nd Place:
Our Lady of Lourdes, Washington, Mo.
Mason Contractor: Leonard Masonry, Inc.
Architect: Chiodini Associates

Judges' Comments: Second place goes to Our Lady of Lourdes for the traditional design and craftsmanship displayed in this project.

Rehab/Restoration

1st Place:
Emerson Grand Basin, St. Louis
Mason Contractor: Leonard Masonry, Inc.
Architect: Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum Inc.

Judges' Comments: First place is awarded to this great historical landmark, revived back to life, bringing back the wonders of the 1904 World's Fair.

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