Well it’s been a little over a month since our windows were removed and taken down to the Kronenberger & Sons shop in Connecticut for restoration. You probably noticed that we were boarded up for a while and I hope you notice that we now have our freshly restored windows back at the Edgell Library. Let us know what you think…
The crew from Kronenberger & Sons Restoration were true craftsmen. Annie Murphy and Katie Wissink from SGH (they’re overseeing the project) visited the Middletown Ct. shop to inspect the faux finish on the interior sashes and ensure a match with existing woodwork at the library. It was a fascinating demonstration which included the expertise of Emile – an artist from the “old country” (Poland) and his mixture of stains that had the secret ingredient of beer…
Whether on site or in Connecticut, we were lucky to have a very easy going, knowledgeable and informative crew around us. Our thanks go out to you for helping us raise the funds to hire these craftsmen to provide the workmanship this building deserves and of course to the crew for their great work.
