# First Phase Restoration: Basilica’s $7.7m repairs halt leaks; visitors face limited hours

- Source: World News, Today World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News, Trending News of World - Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-31T10:41:28+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-117-year-old-north-carolina-basilica-battled-leaks-and-storm-damage-then-underwent-a-7-7-million-first-phase-of-restoration-it-reopened-daily-to-visitors-while-the-full-preservation-effort-could-top-30-million/articleshow/135289667.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/first-phase-restoration-basilica-s-7-7m-repairs-halt-leaks-visitors-fa-0ac587/

The historic basilica in Asheville, North Carolina, recently marked the successful completion of its first restoration phase, costing $7.7 million. This essential initiative concentrated on addressing water damage and safeguarding the architectural masterpiece. Key upgrades included the replacement of the copper dome and reinforcing key masonry sections, paving the way for future restoration phase

_Ground Level News shows a short summary only; the full article and all rights belong to World News, Today World News, Latest International News, World Breaking News, Trending News of World - Times of India._