This segment provided an overview of the St. Anne Shrine in Fall River, Massachusetts, detailing its historical significance, architectural style, and ongoing restoration efforts. Construction of the Romanesque Revival style landmark began in 1891, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places 40 years prior to this recording. The shrine serves as a working building for prayer and reflection, and a Christian lay organization distributes food from its premises on Saturdays. Three priests are interred below the shrine. The restoration project is funded by the Community Preservation Act (CPA), which was established 11 years ago when voters approved a 1.5% property surcharge. Over $150,000 was awarded for phase one repairs on the southern side of the building, which included restoring slate roof tiles, copper gutters, and downspouts. Phase two will involve similar copper and slate work, along with repointing mortar joints, with the ultimate goal of reopening the upper church to the public. Volunteers with the St. Anne Shrine Preservation Society anticipate the shrine will once again welcome pilgrims, historians, architects, and schoolchildren.
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1:04Pilgrims from near and far as well as historians Architects and school children 11 years ago voters approved a 1.5% property sech charge to fund the community preservation act over $150,000 was awarded for repairs on the southern side of the building Craftsmen are entrusted to restore the slate roof tiles copper gutters and downspouts phase two entails duplicate copper and slate work as well as repointing of
1:33mortar joints these efforts will permit the upper Church to reopen for the public CPA funds have supported thousands of significant projects in Massachusetts thank you for your continued interest in community beautification and betterment