2009 BX Craftsmanship
Award Recipient

The intricate stone masonry at the Broad Street United Methodist Church is the work of craftsman Mark Mead.

The historic building was constructed in 1885 and the original porous serpentine stone was breaking away from the church creating a safety hazard.

One of the challenges Mead faced was maintaining the structural integrity of the building.  As the original stone was removed, the walls became too thin to support the roof structure.  Walls had to be shored while the new stone was added in small sections, anchored with stainless steel connectors and mortared in place. Mead’s ability to envision the complete façade was critical to his success.

Mead and his crew of nine removed approximately 370 tons of stone from the site and replaced it with nearly 440 tons of new material including durable, manufactured cast stone.           

A past member of Bricklayers Local 55, Mead has been employed by H.K. Phillips Restoration, Inc. for his entire 35-year career in the industry.

A first-time Craftsmanship Award winner, Mead has also worked on projects at the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, the William Green Building and the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts. 

Updated 9/14/2009