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Joe Giovannetti, of New Jersey-based Giovannetti Marble and Granite, works on the space where the new marble pulpit will be placed on the altar of the Cathedral of the Incarnation. The addition of a new marble altar, pulpit, and cathedra, or bishop’s chair, will complete the original vision of Nashville Bishop Thomas Byrne, who oversaw the construction of the Cathedral from 1910-1914. The renovations are taking place as Cathedral celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2014. Photos by Rick Musacchio |
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Joe Giovannetti works on the Cathedral altar renovations in early December. The instillation uncovered a mosaic tile floor in the altar area of the Cathedral, but it will be recovered with carpet, since it would be cost-prohibitive to remove the carpet and restore the 100-year-old tile at this time. |