Shown below, the plastering in the high foyer area is nearing completion at the Mead Building. Roger Huntley, shown bringing the plaster surface to a shine, has been donating his time and expertise to work with project director Gregg Homstad since December. The intent is to finish plaster and paint work above the main staircase so that the scaffolding can be removed as soon as possible. If you are interested in volunteering at the museum, we have an important training day co

Pictured below is some of the reconstruction happening in the foyer over the marble staircase as part of the plaster restoration project. Roger Huntley and Gregg Homstad report that the northern corners of the foyer are near complete. Moulding repair is coming along well and the only areas left to replace are in the south corners. When all the plaster is fixed in the foyer, the crew will be able to move onto the painting stage of the foyer. Things are busy at the museum as

The recent cold weather has been slowing things down a little at the Mead Building. At the museum we are busy making plans for upcoming collections care training. Conservator Terri Schindel will be returning to Yankton to conduct training for our current volunteers and any new volunteers we have. Schindel’s visit and the recent purchase of three new computers are all part of the IMLS grant we received last fall. If you are interested in helping prepare the collection for movi

Where old meets new. Pictured below is a sample of the replacement plaster molding which is still in need of dentil blocks. This area experienced severe water damage which resulted in the failure of the decorative plaster. The new molding is being fabricated on site using a blend of traditional and contemporary plastering techniques. When complete there should be no visible difference between the work done this winter and that done over 100 years ago. You may contact the mus