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Adrian consultant outlines multi‑step restoration plan for Monument Park column
Summary
A conservator told the Adrian City Commission on Oct. 6 that cleaning, localized stone repairs, plaque refurbishment and a protective sealer are needed to preserve the Monument Park column; he recommended annual inspections and a small maintenance fund to avoid larger future costs.
Ken Thompson, a local conservator, presented a multi‑step plan to the Adrian City Commission on Oct. 6 to restore the Monument Park column and nearby memorials.
Thompson said the work will begin with a careful cleaning using a non‑aggressive trisodium phosphate solution to remove pollution and bird soiling, then recarve and reattach a broken scroll corner with stainless‑steel pins and epoxy. He described performing 'Dutchman' repairs — replacing small damaged sandstone pieces — tuckpointing gaps at the base and caulking seams with a urethane caulk…
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