Parma Conservation

Kudos to Fourth Presbyterian Church - Chicago for inviting us! This was a very satisfying project. We’ll post the zoom recorded talk as soon as it is ready. Thank you !!

In September Parma Conservation undertook restoration work on the Sanctuary ceiling murals that were painted over the North Balcony by Frederic C. Bartlett in the winter of 1913–1914. This Sunday come hear from that team as they share with us the challenges, techniques, science, and desired results of art conservation in an architectural setting.

Sun., Dec. 10 | 11:00 am in Borwell Dining Room and via Zoom
For Zoom link, register at www.bit.ly/aebartlett

Once they removed the oxidized resin and grime from the wall, Kendall says, “It was like Christmas every day. Those angel faces are painted exquisitely.” She admits she was a little sad when the scaffolding came down. “We’ll never be that close to those angels again.”

Stained-Glass Windows and a Chorus of Painted Angels Glow Again Inside a Chicago Church | National Trust for Historic Preservation Long under the radar, Chicago's Second Presbyterian Church is reclaiming its role as one of the city's major architectural gems thanks to restorations to its striking stained-glass windows and Arts and Crafts interior.

Proud of our team for bringing this Chicago gem back to life. Happy Friday!

Historic mural restored at Second Presbyterian Church After more than 100 years, the vibrancy of the windows and the mural were hidden by dirt, leading supporters of the church to embark on a campaign to restore the artistic treasures to their original glory.