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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
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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

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