"American Carpenter Leads Rebuilding Efforts at Notre Dame 5 Years After Fire"

Five years after the devastating fire at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, an American carpenter, Hank Silver, has been involved in the restoration project, working with a team in Normandy to prepare timber for the cathedral's nave. The project has faced challenges in recreating the original 13th-century structure, but progress has been made, with the spire and roof trusses being reassembled and installed. The restoration is expected to be completed in time for the cathedral's reopening on December 8, 2024, with American donors contributing $32 million towards the $900 million project.