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he City Cemetery historic preservation workshop with Dean Ruedrich, restoration specialist, and Terry Harper, preservationist and archaeologist, included a brief cemetery tour and discussion of preservation, restoration and conservation objectives in historic cemeteries. Solutions involved best practices for restoration and cleaning methods of cast iron fences and monuments, as well as planning for landscaping and amenities within the historic context. The class also focused on restoration details for a granite mausoleum including structural issues, mortar repair, ironwork and roof panels. April 14, 2018.

