Summary of 309 Restoration

The second restoration of the 309 from Sept. 2006 to July 2008 has included:

1. Adding the necessary trim to the ceiling (where it was replaced due to the 1971 fire) and replacing some of the paneling
2. New arched trim pieces over the stained-glass windows have been fabricated and installed
   
3. Correct inlay strips added to wall panels as needed
4. New linoleum where it was damaged by the fire
5. All arm rests, window sills, and baggage racks were stripped of their black paint, then stained and varnished. (We learned from paint shop records that this is correct for the blue paint scheme.)
6. All windows were removed, repainted and varnished, and repaired as necessary
   
7. Painting the floors brown
8. New paint and varnish on all interior surfaces
9. Complete repainting of the exterior

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As of February, all of the woodwork is complete, and only the final repainting steps remain to be completed when the weather warms up.

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