The First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, GA was built by Colonel Asa Bates and completed February 2, 1862. This was the third building the Presbyterian congregation in the area used, making the current congregation over 180 years old. It was added on to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Its architectural style is primarily Romanesque, featuring stucco over brick, a gabled slate roof, and a north and south tower at the main entrance. Its significance is both the old congregation and the beauty of the historic building with all its arches, buttresses, and spires. 

The restoration work completed by Huber and Associates was done to the south tower.  After many years, the large sheet metal finial was corroded beyond repair and in need of replacement.  Having been repaired at various times, as well as being painted, or coated, it simply structurally could no longer perform.   Also, the copper hip caps were leaking, and their attachment was failing.   After visiting the church to take detailed pictures and measurements, drawings and specifications were created to correct the failures with special attention to lasting, industry standard detailing where such could be applied.  Upon approval of the proposed remedies a new copper finial and copper hips caps were made in our Lake City, FL shop. We took great care in replicating the exact design of the original designs, with an eye toward increasing longevity and to use the exact same slate to replace the old slates.  Completely reproducing the original design not only complies with Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Restoration, it helps to preserve the architectural significance of this stunning building.