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Section 2: Discovering the past

Preserving delicate pieces of history

FM supports complex HVAC upgrade for the Fralin Museum of Art

A recent project updated the systems within the Bayly Building, which houses the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia. (Photo by Dan Addison / University Communications)

A second life

Historic, fallen trees on Grounds transformed into lumber

Architectural Conservator Mark Kutney, foreground, works with UVA Sawmilling team members Tim Victorio and Youfang Duan to smooth out a second coat of epoxy on the poplar tabletops. (Photo by Dan Addison / University Communications)

Employee Profile: Les Givens

A mason/plasterer, Les loves music and writing lyrics.

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