architectural design Archives - Friends of Music Hall

Boom Arm for SSRG to install the first restored finial on the south gable of the south wing of Cincinnati Music Hall

Crane cradeling first restored finial for the south gable of the south wing of Cincinnati Music Hall

The first restored finial, seen on the southern-most gable of the south wing of Cincinnati Music Hall on June 24, 2021

Three restored finials can be seen on the gables of the south wing of Cincinnati Music Hall

Restored finials returned to the south wing, Elm Street side, of Cincinnati Music Hall

At the end of the second day of finial installation, restored finials can be seen on the east facade of Cincinnati Music Hall

Cincinnati Music Hall SSRG team securing the lyre before the crane moves it into position

Cincinnati Music Hall - as seen from inside Corbett Tower - SSRG team adding the restored spikes to the original lyre

Cincinnati Music Hall - restored spikes on the lyre, as seen from inside Corbett Tower

Cincinnati Music Hall's lyre with the restored spikes

Cincinnati Music Hall showing the SSRG team and the boom bucket's shadow as they get close to replace the missing finial

Cincinnati Music Hall's rose window, with the left restored finial

SSRG places the finial for Cincinnati Music Hall's south wing on the west - Central Parkway - side

Cincinnati Music Hall South Hall, viewed from west of the structure, showing restored finials

A restored finial on the west side of Cincinnati Music Hall, with the spires of City Hall and St. Peter in Chains Cathedral

Cincinnati Music Hall showing four restored fnials and, in the center, restored spikes on the lyre above the date stone

28 Jun 2021

The Finial Restoration Project by Friends of Music Hall

By Diana Tisue and Rick Pender Updated 30 June 2021 by Thea Tjepkema The Friends of Music Hall provided the … Read More

Three of the finials to be restored on the Elm Street facade of Cincinnati Music Hall

9 Nov 2020

Historic Sandstone Ornamentation Restoration

By Diana Tisue and Rick Pender The Friends of Music Hall is excited to announce funding for the restoration of … Read More