An American timber framer helps rebuild Notre Dame’s spire

Jackson DuBois is one of two Americans involved in the rebuilding of the spire of the Notre Dame cathedral which was ravaged by a fire in 2019. DuBois is part of an international group of volunteer timber framers who specialize in restoring historical monuments using centuries-old methods. Host Carolyn Beeler talks to DuBois about the specific skills needed to rebuild the Notre Dame cathedral which is scheduled to reopen later this year.

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