Unity Temple Restoration Foundation restores and preserves Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1909 masterpiece of modern architecture, Unity Temple.
Oak Park, IL
Joined April 2009
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A great day filming stained glass consultant Julie Sloan, Bob Score, and David Judson @JudsonStudios in Los Angeles!
Check out: update on UT by @inklebarger of @OakPark. Find out which side they're unwrapping! bit.ly/23gj3pf
On the last day of #PreservationMonth, join lead restoration architect @gunnyharboe in praising UT #ThisPlaceMatters
As #preservationmonth draws to a close, we wanted to give a shout-out to those working to restore Unity Temple!
May is #PreservationMonth so it seemed fitting to talk about the teamwork involved here at UT! #ThisPlaceMatters
All wood trim has been documented, carefully removed and stored off-site for restoration by @RestoreBuilding – at Oak Park, IL
All of the ceiling plaster from the Unity House has been removed for visual inspection and sounding repairs: – at Oak Park, IL
The bronze letters above the entrance reading "For the Worship of God and the Service of Man" are being restored: – at Oak Park, IL
The scaffolding inside Unity Temple is installed for access to the ceiling and walls to repair the paint and plaster – at Oak Park, IL
Delaminated areas of the Temple exterior are being removed and mesh reinforcement is installed to ensure longevity: – at Oak Park, IL
Interior restoration is underway with wood trim removed and each piece documented before shipped to @RestoreBuilding – at Oak Park, IL
Scaffolding on the north façade of Unity Temple is up! Soon, it will be wrapped up for protection during restoration. – at Oak Park, IL
Take a look at how @PMAGetsIt is documenting the interior restoration of the temple so each piece is accounted for: – at Oak Park, IL
Looking for more information about restoring Unity Temple? Head to our blog for updates: unitytemplepreservation.org/ – at Oak Park, IL
Scaffolding is up! We’re preparing for the plaster and paint restoration on the walls and ceilings of the interior: – at Oak Park, IL
