ANNOUNCING: A new 5-Year GSA contract for the conservation of sculpture and architectural arts. Commences August 1, 2022. 2022-2027 U.S. General Services Administration - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION ID/IQ Contract 47PM1122D0002 NTE: $16,009,998.00 (5 Year Total) NAICS Code 54130 (ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES)…
New Second Scissor Lift in 2020
We had to add a second Genie Scissor lift in 2020 to our equipment necessary for the conservation of large outdoor sculpture. Although new in our facilities, this 30 foot Genie 3369 RT is a low hours 2013 model. It…
New Telehandler in 2020
This year we purchased a new JCB 510-56 Telehandler (boom forklift). Capable of lifting 10,000 pounds and has a maximum boom lift height of 56 feet. This is a "must have" piece of equipment for our conservation work. Lift is…
New Crane in 2020
New in 2020 a new crane. Shown here in use by crane operator Emmett Lodge at our facility working in the refinishing of steel sculptures from Pittsburgh's Hartwood Acres. IC 250 18 Ton Industrial Carry Deck Crane Ideal for lifting…
GETTING “BACH” TO WORK NOW!
We return to our busy work fully staffed and compliantly spaced 6 feet apart on Monday, May 4, 2020. To celebrate, here is a lively and short "McKay Lodge" Bach Gigue hosted by Voices of Music of San Francisco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MuQDBcAJ7Q
The FORCE Was With Us
Outdoor Sculpture Conservation: The FORCE was with us. No more. For seven years nearly exactly, (August 11, 2011- August 25, 2018) the graceful, GSA commissioned sculpture, FORCE ONE: CONSCIOUSNESS IS CRUCIAL, lived with us at our conservation facility, stored…
Outdoor Painted Sculpture: A 5-Year Checkup of Chicago’s Calder FLAMINGO
Painted Outdoor Sculpture Conservation: A review of our re-painting Alexander Calder's Flamingo, of five years ago was recently published in the online periodical Durability + Design. Read the review here. In this published review, founder and owner of the Chicago Corrosion Group,…
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GSA Contract Awarded for Sculpture Conservation Nationwide
Sculpture Conservation: McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory signed a major contract today with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). This contract will provide sculpture conservation services at federal properties located nationwide. This is a 5-year ID/IQ contract (indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) starting…
Paintings Conservation Donated to the Cleveland Police Museum
Paintings Conservation in Cleveland: McKay Lodge Art Conservation Laboratory is pleased to be able to donate to the Cleveland Police Historical Society and Museum the full paintings conservation treatment and round-trip transport of their cherished 8 foot x 6 foot…