Tag Archives: historic preservation

FACL Conducts Mural Preservation & Removal in Hawaii – Edward T. Grigware’s “The Defiance of Pele”

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Flora Arguilla

You Won’t Believe the Mural Preservation Process! Have you ever wondered how art conservators do mural removals or mural preservation? If so, this is the story you’ve been waiting for. At Fine Art Conservation Laboratories, Inc. (FACL), we take immense … Continue reading →

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Art Restoration: Water Damaged Mural in Los Angeles County- Hugo Ballin’s Art Deco Legacy

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Flora Arguilla

Unveiling the Secrets of Mural Restoration – Explore the Thrilling Journey of Preserving Cultural Heritage! Join us on an enlightening journey as we delve into the fascinating world of mural art restoration through the experienced eyes of professional art conservator, … Continue reading →

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Expert Historic Preservation Consultant On Extra-Ordinary Baroque Murals Hidden Away in Northern Italy

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Scott M. Haskins

The magical art of illusion and perspective. Restoration of historic murals of masterpiece quality. Garda Lake has been a highly appreciated resort area since Roman times. On one side of the lake is Brescia and the other side is Verona, … Continue reading →

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The Preservation Idaho Award

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Scott M. Haskins

The State of Idaho named Fine Art Conservation Laboratories (FACL, Inc.) in its award of the Orchid and Onion Award from The Idaho Historic Preservation Council for the mural conservation treatments of the two Minerva Teichert murals in the extensive … Continue reading →

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Mural Cleaning in Historic Building Construction – Project Changes – Being nimble, versatile, flexible… and “on it”!

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

We thought we were on a superficial mural cleaning and varnishing project! But its a bit more adventurous than that. In the jungle of scaffolding and working among an army of 1,500 demolition and construction workers and equipment we realize … Continue reading →

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Preservation Week Activities at Library of Congress

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

Preservation Week April 22-28, 2012 at the Library of Congress is a big deal! And they are going to have  couple of interesting events about saving your stuff at home… The Library of Congress in Washington DC Preserving our history and … Continue reading →

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