Project Details back to index Lovely Lane United Methodist Church Heavens above. The award winning work of Thomas Moore Studios restored the sanctuary and the 6,000 square foot domed ceiling of this important American landmark church. The massive Romanesque structure of Lovely Lane Methodist Church, recognized as the mother church of American Methodism, was one of the first commissions of Stanford White. Built in 1884, the unique ovoid sanctuary has an abundance of architectural ornament crowned by a domed ceiling that was originally painted to represent the night sky on the date of the building’s dedication. Time and water infiltration had ravaged the interior of this landmark building. Using astronomical charts, Thomas Moore Studios faithfully restored the stars to their rightful place in the heavens. The final effect is an inspiring demonstration of our expertise at depicting a variety of clouds and skies. East end of sanctuary showing dome design, polychrome and mica-titanium glazed modillions, and four opalescent glazed panels that echo the rose quartz in the stain glass windows. Thomas Moore working on cloud mural. View of sanctuary showing restored walls using a custom formulated “Stanford White” red based on the original color scheme that was uncovered through historic paint research. Also shown are the restored organ pipes. Detail of one of 78 modillions –scrolled ornaments under the cornice that supports the dome –decorated with an acanthus leaf motif and highlighted with three colors and a mica-titanium “gilding” that will not tarnish.

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