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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 18 October 2017 - 08:14 AM

Union Station Redevelopment Corporation news release 10/17/17:

 
West Hall Roman Legionnaires Restoration Kick-Off!

 

 

On October 23rd, the restoration of the Roman Legionnaires in the West Hall will commence. The conservation of this spectacular statuary is expected to be completed in mid-November. Stop by the station to watch the restoration team from Materials Conservation Co., LLC in action.

 

USRC would like to thank all the donors for their contributions to the fundraising campaign. We would also like to extend our gratitude to National Trust for Historic Preservation, Heineken USA, Indiegogo, and Bruno Mars for their collaboration on this initiative.

 

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(Photo Credit: Sarah Mayersohn, USRC Document/Archive Manager)

 

This project was supported by a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

 

 

 



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Posted 11 November 2017 - 04:35 PM

Union Station Redevelopment Corporation news release 11/2/17:

 
West Hall Roman Legionnaires Restored!

 

From October 23rd to November 1st, Materials Conservation Co., LLC restored the Roman Legionnaires in the West Hall. This important initiative was undertaken with funds received through the successful Cities crowdfunding campaign. USRC would like to once again thank all donors for their contributions, as well as the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Heineken USA, Indiegogo, and Bruno Mars for their collaboration on this campaign. Below you can see photos before, during, and after the conservation effort. Please stop by the station to see the beautifully restored Roman Legionnaires.

 

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Before Restoration

 

 

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During Restoration

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After Restoration

 

This project was supported by a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

 






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