Historic Worship


St. Patrick Cathedral was designed by architect J.J. Kane and constructed in 1888.  It shares the site with St. Ignatius School and the parish rectory. 


Key Restoration Issues

  1. New roof

  2. Historic finish restoration

  3. Acoustic improvements

  4. Structural reinforcement

  5. Concealed mechanical systems integration

  6. New sound system and lighting design

  7. Masonry conservation

  8. Stained glass restoration

  9. Basement excavation and finish out


Scope of Services

  1. Comprehensive Preservation Plan for the building complex, including St. Ignatius School, 1995

  2. Roof replacement and parapet stabilization, 1998

  3. Structural reinforcement, new electrical and mechanical systems, stained glass restoration, 1999

  4. Interior restoration, 2000


Location

Fort Worth, Texas


Historic Designations

  1. National Register of Historic Places

  2. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

 

St. Patrick Cathedral