Tag Archive for: Architectural Terra Cotta Restoration

Efficient In-Kind Replacement of Terra Cotta for Quality Restoration
New York City's Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) requires periodic inspection of a building's exterior façade. The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission often insists that only terra cotta can replace itself due to its unique natural qualities, and advises against using alternative materials for in-kind replacement.

Atlas Obscura Features Seaside Park & Community Arts Center, Childs Restaurant
The former Childs Restaurant in Coney Island was featured in an article on Atlas Obscura that discusses the legacy of the landmarked building and its relevance for travelers today.

Gargoyles are Fabricated for the Restoration of 5 Tudor City Place in Midtown, Manhattan
5 Tudor City Place is a historic building on the east side of Midtown in NYC. Repairs to broken masonry and sculptural elements are currently being made for this restoration.

One of the Most Significant Restorations in Chicago, Final Blocks of Terra Cotta are Being Shipped for the Old Main Post Office
The restoration of The Old Main Post Office will be completed in late 2019. The final 100 blocks of masonry are being shipped to Chicago.

The Woolworth Building – Digital Technology’s Impact on the Restoration of Historical Terra Cotta Architecture
Boston Valley Terra Cotta and the Wittkoff Group's work on The Woolworth Building restoration was featured in the Fall 2018 issue of Applicator Magazine.

Restoring the Art Deco Facade for Frederick Law Olmsted High School
Frederick Law Olmsted High School at Kensington is a local public school in the Kensington neighborhood on Buffalo's East Side. The building was designed by Daniel G. McNeil in 1937 during the Great Depression.

A Look at Some of Boston Valley’s Current Architectural Terra Cotta Restoration Projects
Boston Valley Terra Cotta is dedicated to reviving terra cotta masonry of the past with modern techniques of fabrication.