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

Missouri State Capitol Restoration: Managing a $17 Million Historic Art Project

stained glass missouri state capitol

When the State of Missouri needed to restore the massive stained glass ceiling above the Capitol’s Grand Stair, they faced a challenge that goes beyond typical construction: How do you remove, repair, and reinstall a $17.3 million piece of art that’s over 100 years old and positioned 85 feet above the floor? The project required … Read more

Historic Preservation at Scale: Restoring Jesse Hall’s Iconic Dome

Dome restoration of Jesse Hall at the University of Missouri in Columbia MO

The dome atop Jesse Hall is one of Columbia’s most recognizable landmarks. Visible from across the University of Missouri campus, the structure required specialized restoration work to preserve its historic character while addressing decades of weathering and lead-based paint. Prost Builders completed the exterior renovation and restoration of the Jesse Hall dome, tackling the technical … Read more