Engineering Solutions for Moving 7,500-Pound Historic Doors

bronze door restoration for Missouri State Capitol

When 100-year-old bronze doors at the Missouri State Capitol became inoperable, the State of Missouri faced an engineering challenge that had nothing to do with standard construction: How do you safely remove, transport, and restore two 7,500-pound doors that measure 6 feet wide by 18 feet tall? The answer required custom rigging systems, specialized scaffolding, … Read more

Carnahan Memorial Garden Restoration Project

Carnahan Memorial Garden Restoration

  Historic Carpentry Under High-Profile Scrutiny When the State of Missouri selected Prost Builders to restore the pergola and pavilion at the Carnahan Memorial Garden, the project came with an unusual level of oversight: Missouri’s First Lady had a direct view from the Governor’s Mansion and visited the site frequently to check progress. Working just … Read more