1. Sylvan Theater Column Restoration Project 2007 - 2008

2. Columns & Grove Before Restoration

3. 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

4. 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

5. Fabricated Re-usable Curved Base Form

6. Completed Concrete Base

7. Bases Complete and Ready for Columns

8. Transporting Restored Column

9. Re-Installation of Column

10. Column Going Up

11. Careful Protection of Restored Column

12. Column prepared to be lifted into place

13. Column Install & protection of Grounds

14. 2 nd Column Installed

15. Designed Lifting to Protect Columns

16. Exacting Installation

17. Grove Restored – Columns in need of Restoration

18. Columns and Grounds Restored