Collection Conservation

Recent items in the City's collection of public art and memorials that have received restoration.

Photo of Pittsburgh, a public art sculpture by John Henry, under restoration. Located in Frank Curto Park.

Phoenix

Thaddeus Mosley
Centre Avenue and Dinwiddie Street
Crawford-Roberts Neighborhood

Mosley's 22-ft sculptural work of red cedar on a concrete base was given a full restoration, including removal of degraded finishes, repair of wood splits, and protective coatings.

Ninth Ward Word War I Memorial

Frank Vittor
Leslie Park
Central Lawrenceville Neighborhood

Famed sculptor Frank Vittor's 1921 monument received a full cleaning of its granite base, refurbishment of the bronze plaque, and restoration and sealing treatments for the bronze statue.

15th Ward World War I & II Honor Roll

Artist unknown
McGee Field at Beechwood Blvd and Boulevard Drive
Greenfield Neighborhood

Greenfield's World War I & II Memorial received a complete cleaning of its stone, and the five bronze plaques were removed and refurbished offsite, including a reshaping of the warped central plaque.

East Carnegie World War I Memorial

Artist unknown
East Carnegie Park
East Carnegie Neighborhood

East Carnegie's World War I Honor Roll was fully cleaned and the bronze plaque was removed, refurbished, and reinstalled, including the recreation of missing service stars..

Bon Air Memorial

Artist unknown
Bon Air Park, Conniston Avenue and Calle Avenue
Bon Air Neighborhood

Work on Bon Air's Armed Forces Monument has not yet been completed as of December 2023, but is expected within the next month. The planned work includes restoration of the plaque and cleaning of the base.