Withington Park Civil War Monument Restoration

The City of Jackson is seeking a qualified stone conservator to restore and preserve the Historical Civil War Monument, In Defense of the Flag, a bronze and granite statue dedicated to the City of Jackson in 1904. The scope of work includes documentation of existing conditions, conservation treatments, restoration work, and project completion documentation. The conservator must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in evaluation, stone consolidation, preservation of original materials, material analysis, cleaning, repairs, protective coverings, and documentation of existing conditions and final treatment reports. The work must abide by the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works' Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice and the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Preservation. Some key points to consider include: • The monument is a bronze and granite statue dedicated to the City of Jackson in 1904. • The conservator must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in stone conservation. • The work must abide by the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works' Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice and the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Preservation. • The scope of work includes documentation of existing conditions, conservation treatments, restoration work, and project completion documentation. • The conservator must provide a detailed report documenting all methods, materials, and rationale used to complete the project. • The conservator must include preventative conservation and routine maintenance care procedures in the final report.