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06/15/2026

Wrapping up at the John W. Jones Museum and heading home after a productive day. 🚛🏛️

Tired but satisfied—great progress made, great teamwork all around, and another step forward in preserving a piece of history. 🙌✨

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Finally made it to its new home in the new wing at the John W. Jones Museum on Davis St. in Elmira. 🖼️🚛✨Once restored, i...
06/13/2026

Finally made it to its new home in the new wing at the John W. Jones Museum on Davis St. in Elmira. 🖼️🚛✨

Once restored, it will be carefully reinstalled on the wall, hopefully in time for the grand opening! It’s been quite a journey getting it here, and now it’s one step closer to being seen and appreciated again. 🙌

Last but not least, the wooden frame that had been nailed around the piece was carefully removed as well. 🪵🔧The final la...
06/11/2026

Last but not least, the wooden frame that had been nailed around the piece was carefully removed as well. 🪵🔧

The final layer of support came off slowly and deliberately, making sure nothing was rushed and the piece remained fully protected through every step of the process. Another important moment in getting it ready for its next chapter at the John W. Jones Museum 🖼️✨

Trevor and Phil carefully settled the piece onto thick blankets in the truck for the short 1/2 mile drive to the John W....
06/09/2026

Trevor and Phil carefully settled the piece onto thick blankets in the truck for the short 1/2 mile drive to the John W. Jones Museum. 🚛🖼️

From there, more blankets were rolled into “snakes” and wrapped around every side to gently but securely brace the piece for transport. Because the material was so delicate, nothing was allowed to touch the artwork itself. 🛡️

Thankfully, it was built on a sturdy wood base, giving us just enough structure to strap it in safely without putting any stress on the piece. A careful balance of protection, patience, and teamwork all the way. 💪📦

Slowly, the piece finally comes out of the house—carefully guided step by step and lifted with care. It’s headed for the...
06/05/2026

Slowly, the piece finally comes out of the house—carefully guided step by step and lifted with care. It’s headed for the truck and its new home at the John W. Jones Museum.

A moment of patience, teamwork, and respect for history as something old makes its way toward a new chapter. 🚛🖼️✨

Jeff got a nearby table set up and ready so that once the last screw was out, we could carefully lift the piece off the ...
06/03/2026

Jeff got a nearby table set up and ready so that once the last screw was out, we could carefully lift the piece off the wall. It was heavy, so having a solid spot to set it down right away made all the difference.

Once freed, we eased it onto the table to give everyone a moment to regroup before the next move—getting it safely loaded into the truck. Every step takes coordination, patience, and a bit of muscle. 💪🪚

Now comes the hard work—figuring out how this piece was attached to the wall all those years ago and how to remove it as...
06/01/2026

Now comes the hard work—figuring out how this piece was attached to the wall all those years ago and how to remove it as gently as possible.

Trevor and Phil were all hands on deck, carefully unscrewing everything by hand and taking their time to make sure nothing gets damaged in the process. 🛠️💪 Every turn of the screw matters when you’re working with something this historic.

A slow, steady effort to make sure it’s preserved the right way for its next home. 🖼️

Talima Aaron, President of the Board of Trustees at the John W. Jones Museum, was on hand to witness the removal of the ...
05/30/2026

Talima Aaron, President of the Board of Trustees at the John W. Jones Museum, was on hand to witness the removal of the sculpture at the former Green Pastures Jazz Club.

It was a meaningful moment to have leadership present during the process, ensuring the history and significance of the piece are honored as it begins its next chapter at the museum.

Safety first as always. We got the truck in as far as we could, but it was still a tight squeeze at the site. Out came t...
05/28/2026

Safety first as always. We got the truck in as far as we could, but it was still a tight squeeze at the site. Out came the safety triangles so oncoming motorists would have clear warning and plenty of time to slow down.

Working in tight spaces like this means staying alert, communicating well, and making sure everyone—crew and drivers alike—stays safe while the job gets done.

Morning truck prep for the preps.
05/26/2026

Morning truck prep for the preps.

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