Restoration Completed!
One hundred plus years took their toll on the historic Kosciuszko monument. The bronze sculpture had never been conserved and was in need of significant restoration when a group of volunteers took on the task in 2008. Radiography and metal analysis at that time determined that extensive conservation to both the interior and exterior were necessary to maintain the integrity of the monument and ensure that it survived for future generations. Five years later, after more than $400,000 was raised, the fully restored monument was rededicated along with a new plaza in the park on November 11, 2013.
Condition Report
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Damage at the base of a hoof. |
Recent News
- 9/6/2013 - Treatment Report
- 5/13/2013 - Site Work
- 5/9/2013 - Restoration Progress
 The horse in our shop with senior sculpture conservator Tom Podnar and Dr. Battocchi (blue jacket). |
 Tom Podnar performing a chemical patination of a lightly cleaned area. Cleaning was
performed by high pressure washing.
Tom Podnar performing a chemical patination of a lightly cleaned area. Cleaning was performed by high pressure washing. |
 A lightly cleaned and patinated area receives heat applied protective wax. |
 The right shoulder received a coating of BronzeShield. |
 Dr. Battocchi examining the right shoulder after wax had been applied over the BronzeShield. |
 The horse is brought outside to judge the effects in natural light and to test the removal of the BronzeShield. |
 BronzeShield only on lightly cleaned left haunch. |
 Patination and heat applied wax only on right haunch. |
 Patination and heat applied wax only on right haunch. |
 Hot water rinsing during BronzeShield removal. |
 Dr. Battocchi examining the BronzeShield coating (before its removal). |