High above the altar and plastic covered pews below, Charles Hauck applies some joint compound to the walls of the mezzanine as he and fellow restorers work on repairing the interior walls of the First Baptist Church on William Street in New Bedford, MA. The church which was built in 1829 is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and is featured prominently on the city seal. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
A very large cross which once stood on the altar, lies on the ground in the mezzanine, as Charles Hauck can be seen applying joint compound on the walls. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
High above the altar and plastic covered pews below, Charles Hauck applies some joint compound to the walls of the mezzanine as he and fellow restorers work on repairing the interior walls of the First Baptist Church on William Street in New Bedford, MA. The church which was built in 1829 is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and is featured prominently on the city seal. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
A very large cross which once stood on the altar, lies on the ground in the mezzanine, as Charles Hauck can be seen applying joint compound on the walls. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA