Covered since the early 1950s by modern acoustical ceiling tiles, the monumental skylight is a dramatic architectural focal point of the building. Its restoration would achieve three purposes:

Correction of a serious architectural and historic flaw in the building's otherwise pristine interior architectural

Enhancement of natural lighting

Enhancement of the marketability of the space for income-producing receptions and events

Restoration of the skylight system is essential to the continued health of the building. The decorative plaster ceiling has suffered general degradation due to having been covered and neglected for over 60 years along with attendant water damage. Professional plaster restoration will be needed as apart of the project.

o RESTORATION OF HISTORIC GLASS PANEL SKYLIGHT

1. Remove, clean and repair existing glass lay-in ceiling panels in main banking hall. Provide additional glass panels to match existing to restore entire lay-in ceiling to a complete system.

2. Demolish and remove from site existing HVAC ductwork and its accessories that have been abandoned within the glass ceiling panel area.

3. Repair decorative metal cross sections that have been damaged by prior HVAC installation.

o RESTORATION OF PLASTER CEILING

1. Demolish and remove from site existing ceiling tiles.

2. Scrape off loose plaster and glue. Remove ceiling light fixtures (16 fixtures). Remove electrical conduit and wires to switch, and terminate conductors and install blank cover plate.

3. Repair ornamental plaster on south wall approximately 8 feet long and one section approximately 29 square feet that is currently water damaged on cross beam.

4. Repair and replace the existing plaster scratch and veneer coats of entire flat work ceiling area.

o INSTALLATION OF APPROPRIATE LIGHTING

1. This will include 10 period chandeliers to be purchases and installed in the 10 locations, which clearly accommodated such fixtures in the past, as well as special backlighting behind the skylight, to give efficient lighting for events held after dark.

2. Significant rewiring will also need to take place during this phase

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