Sylvan Theater Column Restoration Project 2007 - 2008

Columns & Grove Before Restoration

Column Restoration

• Removal of columns• Demolition of old wooden bases• Cleaning and repair of columns• Fabricate forms for new concrete bases• Painting of columns• Cleaning and rust proofing support columns• Pouring and finishing of new concrete bases• Repair and painting of capitals• Re-installation of columns• Patching of support attachments• Painting of column bases

Bases

• Because the old bases were wood and rotted out it was determined to make the new bases out of concrete.

• Alterations carpenters using special materials were able to create an extraordinary re-usable curved concrete form.

• Outside masons then poured and finished the bases.

• These new bases will be painted white when totally cured.

• The new bases will last for the next 50 years

Fabricated Re-usable Curved Base Form

Completed Concrete Base

Bases Complete and Ready for Columns

Transporting Restored Column

Re-Installation of Column

Column Going Up

Careful Protection of Restored Column

Column prepared to be lifted into place

Column Install & protection of Grounds

2nd Column Installed

Designed Lifting to Protect Columns

Exacting Installation

Grove Restored – Columns in need of Restoration

Columns and Grounds Restored