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Restoration
Phase 3 - Ladies Gallery
Working
in Partnership with
Congregation
of Jacob Synagogue has been awarded a conservation grant from the
World Monuments Fund Jewish Heritage Grant Program. This grant will
be used to start the refurbishment of the Ladies Gallery.
The
Jewish Heritage Grant Program was formed in 1988 in response to
the widespread neglect of the rich architectural heritage of Jewish
communities around the world. Chaired by the Honorable Ronald S.
Lauder, JHGP unites communities worldwide with public and private
agencies committed to the protection and preservation of Jewish
heritage.
For
more information on the World Monuments Fund click
here.
In
the News
Jewish Chronicle - 20 August 2004
East End Life - 29 August 2004
Final
Project Report
on Phase 3
by Michael Gold 20th October 2004
Index
Damp
on walls
Balcony Rail Height
Fire Escape
Electric Installation
Clean-Up
New View of the Synagogue
Acknowledgment Sign
Financial Page
Final Invoice
Damp
on Walls
The
cases surrounding the damaged timber were removed. The timber was
treated, and where required, timber was replaced.
The
removal of the cases stopped 2 inches short of the decorative plaster
work. This was so that we would ensure minimal damage to the original
decorative work.
The
cases were rebuilt, and plastered.
This
area was prepared and then painted.
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Balcony
Rail Height
The
new handrails were manufactured off site. The area was cleaned and
painted ready for their arrival.
They
were delivered by truck and hoisted onto the roof.
And
then secured in place.
Fire
Escape
Fire
Doors are now equipped with their correct panic bars and signs.
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Electric
Installation
The
electrician was very thorough and has produced a complete report
of problems with the electric, which will form part of another phase
of the total project.
In
the meantime, dangerous electric work has been repaired immediately.
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Clean-up
The
clean-up team arrived and went through the balcony with a fine tooth
comb.
The
Ladies Gallery has been left in an immaculate state.
Further
phases of the restoration will include the restoration of the benches
and floor coverings.
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New
View
There
is a new view of the synagogue from the Ladies Gallery today. Phase
III is now complete.
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Acknowledgment
sign which now appears in the synagogue.
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Financial
Money
spent to date (All figures in UK Pounds Sterling)
Poultney
Gallagher required 50% of the total to initiate building work. This
£4782.25 was made up as follows:
£3969.43
from the WMF
£ 812.82 from Synagogue funds
There
is no charge to the project for photographs, travel expenses, fuel
and report writing as they have been donated by Michael Gold. (Cost
approximately £50.00)
Attached
to this report is the bank statement showing the conversion of funds
from the WMF cheque, and the receipt from Poultney Gallagher for
funds received to date.
The
bank account was opened with £10.00
Interest paid by bank £0.02 (after tax)
Money from the WMF has now been paid to builder.
Balance of account £10.02
Final
invoice £9170.88
Previous
payment £4782.25
Balance
to pay £4388.63 - This includes VAT at 17.5%
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Final
Invoice
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