Milan Restoration’s Marko Golubovic Brings His Art and Skill To Old First

“A few months ago, we did the stations of the Cross for St. Mary’s Church in Manchester, New Hampshire. We completely restored the old church and a couple of ladies walked in and started crying.”

This from church restoration artist Marko Golubovic, who is in the process of bringing all of us at Old First to tears as well. His company, Milan Restoration, has been chosen to repair, clean and paint our sanctuary ceiling. The area has been closed since the discovery of falling and compromised plaster five years ago. 

The Woodbridge, N.J.-based firm works exclusively with churches. In 30 years, they’ve restored 312 buildings. Marko is a native of Croatia. 

The crying ladies, and the genuine appreciation over the final result, is what makes it all worth it for Marko.

“That’s the best part of the job,” he says. “People walk in and see the transformation; how everything came together.” 

Like his father before him, Marko attended architectural school in Europe. His dad’s best friend was a third-generation mason who worked only on churches. Marco and his father worked with him, eventually creating a company dedicated specifically to church restoration.

Read more here: https://oldfirstbrooklyn.org/2018/01/18/milan-restorations-marko-golubovic-brings-his-art-and-skill-to-old-first/

Winner of the 2023 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award

Church of Saint Mary The Virgin

New York, NY
Scope of Work:
» Stone façade restoration, including the meticulous replacement of damaged stones and removal and reconstruction of the West Tower to ensure structural integrity and aesthetic cohesion. ​

» Structural steel restoration, focusing on the preservation and strengthening of the building’s framework. ​

» Reconstruction and painting of Cross with a luxurious gold finish, enhancing the architectural prominence of the structure. ​​

» Restoration of Clergy House and Mission House brick façades, including restoration of parapet walls and creation of new cast stone sections to replace damaged elements. ​​

» Restoration of all window frames, ensuring both functionality and preservation of building’s original design. ​​

» Stained glass restoration and re-leading, preserving the beauty and historical significance of the intricate glasswork ​​

» Restoration of all doors and hardware, reviving the grandeur of the building’s entrances and ensuring their longevity.