GravestonePreservation.info
Information to Help Save Americas Stone Heritage
This web site is destined to become a continual work in progress.
As I compile information on a specific topic, new sub-topics arise.
Nearly every subject discussed, may be further elaborated, or expanded
to include more information, photographs and commentary. I truly
feel there is a need for this information to be disseminated, albeit
incomplete, rather then waiting for a more perfect, or more complete
version to be written.
I do not believe in holding or protecting trade secrets, although
there is a long and notorious history of this sort of behavior regarding
many trades. Those who fiercely guard information will not foster
the growth or expanded knowledge in any endeavor or occupation.
It is only through the open exchange of ideas that we can further
the cause of preserving all of Americas historic graveyards.
Many of the techniques and solutions to solve gravestone conservation
dilemmas, I have discovered through extensive experience, and trial
and error situations. It is my sincere hope that others failures
may be reduced, by openly discussing what I have learned during
the conservation of thousands of gravestones and monuments.
We encourage interaction, questions, and submissions from all
those interested in Cemetery preservation. It is my hope others
ideas and experiences can compliment those already included here,
and will be added to this site, provided they are deemed reasonable
and relevant in subject matter.
Please submit questions, comments or articles to further the content
of this site and to encourage and promote a continuous dialog regarding
all facets of gravestone preservation. To submit material, contact
us at info@gravestonepreservation.info
Help Save the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery
"It's hard to believe, but officials at Arlington National Cemetery plan to replace the original Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a new replica solely because of repairable cosmetic imperfections. This 1932 monument is nationally significant and eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. "
When restoring historic monuments and gravestones, we should always save the original material if at all possible. Read the full article at the National Trust for Historic Preservation's website at http://www.nationaltrust.org/advocacy/arlington.html.
Update: Monument at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery Gets a Reprieve
"The Monument at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, among the nation's most revered sites, has been given a reprieve. The National Defense Authorization Bill, signed into law yesterday by President Bush, includes an amendment sponsored by Senators Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and Jim Webb (D-VA), passed unanimously by the Senate, which prevents replacement of the Monument pending a report to Congress about repair options. The National Trust for Historic Preservation has been fighting efforts by federal administrators to substitute a replica for the 48-ton marble block Monument, which has two cosmetic cracks."
Read the full article at the National Trust for Historic Preservation's website at http://www.preservationnation.org |
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Gravestone & Cemetery Monument Preservation
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