This past month API Services and New River Kinematics teamed up for a historic preservation project at St. Luke’s Church and Museum in Smithfield, Virginia. Together, they provided a full building scan and collected point cloud data to keep records for the church and its ongoing restoration.

For nearly four centuries, historic St. Luke’s Church has persevered through war, destruction, misuse and abandonment, witnessing the great events of our nation’s history. This historic landmark is the oldest example of Gothic architecture in America, dating back to the 1600s. Today, tourists from all over the country come to learn about its history, marvel at the architecture, and pay respect to those who were buried in the cemetery. St. Luke’s offers church services to the public and still hosts events and weddings.

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