Bald Knob Cross of Peace, Union County, Ill.
Posted
11/2/2011
Installation of panels from Metl-Span, Lewisville, Texas,
highlight the repair and major refurbishment of the 110-foot
Bald Knob Cross of Peace in the scenic Ozark
Mountains of Union County, Ill. The Cross'
historical roots date back to 1937 when worshippers gathered at
Bald Knob, a site 1,000 feet above sea level, for Easter sunrise
services. The original cross was completed in 1963 and clad with
white porcelain veneer steel panels, and became a major tourist
attraction. However, as interest waned, the structure began
deteriorating. Following a reorganization of the board of directors
in 2009, a major renovation project was undertaken. The original
cladding was removed and structural repairs made. The cladding was
replaced with approximately 10,500 square feet of Metl-Span 4-inch
CF36 Architectural Flat insulated metal panels finished in Polar
White. JMS Metals, Sparta, Ill., was the construction manager.
Metl-Span,
www.metl-span.com