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Statue Removal

The Union Soldier Statue was leaning backwards at an alarming angle!  The decision was made to remove the statue BEFORE it fell down and was irreparably damaged.

The statue removal was marked with a "Guard Relief" ceremony on November 10, 2006.  Art conservator, Andrzej Dajnowski was on-hand to oversee the removal operation.  A local roofing company, Copley Roofing, donated the use of a large crane and equipment to allow for safe removal of the statue.

The Soldier was placed into safe storage, until enough funds were raised to start the restoration.

Photos of "Guard Relief" ceremony and statue removal: