Friday, October 16, 2009

Renovation and Restoration Corner #9: History Renewed

ARTIFACTS UNEARTHED DURING RENOVATION/RESTORATION!
Artifacts include "AMERICA" magazines from 1927 and 1955; Piels and Ballantine Beer cans (construction workers get thirsty too!); a 1901 Luden's Cough Drop box and some late 19th c. papers!


 Like day and night- columns transforming



Replication of the 1st Decorative Campaign in the Narthex with stenciling


Before (above) and After (below) of the marble pilasters in the Narthex

Below, you'll notice the bottom of the marble pilaster on the right is quite dirty compared to the upper part and the pilaster on the left


Photos by Carlos Martín