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Newberry Library in Chicago, IL,

Preserving stonework of an institution

Considered a historic landmark, Chicago’s Newberry Library recently was revitalized to restore existing stonework and revamp its interior space to better meet the needs of its visitors
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Jennifer Richinelli
April 12, 2020
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Founded on July 1, 1887, as the result of a bequest by Chicago businessman Walter L. Newberry, the Newberry Library has a long history. In an effort to revitalize the building’s beautiful stone architecture and update its layout to be more visitor friendly, a two-year restoration and renovation project was recently completed.
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What’s new in adhesives/chip & stain repair technology

What’s new in adhesives/chip & stain repair technology

October 2, 2019
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With the objective of making stone installation and repair easier and more accurate, manufacturers continually work to develop new and improved products to meet the demand. The following is a sampling of the latest products for adhesion and chip/stain repair available on today’s market.


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Boston University’s Dahod Family Alumni Center

Renovating a collegiate sandstone landmark

Boston University’s castle, which is constructed of sandstone, was renovated and cleaned to bring the building back to its original splendor
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Heather Fiore
July 2, 2019
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Boston-based architectural firm, Finegold Alexander Architects, recently transformed Boston University’s (BU) historic Tudor Revival-style castle into the new Dahod Family Alumni Center.


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Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in downtown Spokane, WA

Restoring the stonework at Our Lady of Lourdes

An act of goodwill leads to an update of other stone elements in Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in Spokane, WA
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Joey Marcella
April 3, 2019
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A vandal singled out a 100-year-old Italian bas-relief carving of the Last Supper, making the historic work of marble his personal piñata. After shaking my head, and wondering just what is wrong with people, I told my wife, “I should go down there and see if I can help fix the damage.”


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November Featured Products: Stone Care and Maintenance

See all the products featured in the November 2018 issue of Stone World magazine
November 6, 2018
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With numerous stone varieties available, including delicate exotic material, manufacturers of stone care and maintenance products continually work to develop new formulas for their product lines that help to repair, clean and protect stone surfaces. The following is a collection of some of the latest product introductions.
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State-of-the-art waterjet process creates one-of-a-kind stone designs

Computer-driven waterjet technology resulted in the seamless joining of over 1,000 natural stone pieces to form Utah's state seal
March 1, 2017
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An extensive group of engineers, consultants and other specialists were assembled to address the complex renovation/restoration needs of the historic Utah State Capitol. The project included very specific base isolation and seismic upgrade to the overall building, including the dome and rotunda.


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Hamilton Family Childrenâ??s Zoo and Faris Family Education Center

Restoring a stone treasure

The renovation and restoration of a former pachyderm exhibit delivers a new home for children’s zoo at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Sara Garafalo
July 9, 2014
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The Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo and Faris Family Education Center, also known as KidZooU, is the keystone project in the ongoing transformation of the Philadelphia Zoo’s historic campus.


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