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APTNE Connect: Third Thursday at JBC

New York, NY
Thursday, February 19th
5:00 - 7:00 PM


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Join us on February 19th at Jablonski Building Conservation's NYC office for refreshments with JBC's staff and other APTNE colleagues. In addition to networking, you will be able to observe JBC's laboratory and materials library.

 

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Details & Logistics:

Snacks and drinks will be provided

Tickets

  • This event is free for all APTNE members and non members
Address
  • 40 West 27th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY

Accessibility

  • Yes

Loew's Jersey Theatre Restoration: Hard Hat Tour

Jersey City, NJ
Wednesday, February 25th
2:30 - 4:00 PM


Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of EverGreene Architectural Arts

Designed by renowned theatre architects Rapp & Rapp and constructed between 1927 and 1929, the Loew’s Jersey Theatre is one of the original Loew’s “Wonder Theatres” built in the New York metropolitan area. A monumental example of early 20th-century theatrical design, the theatre has long served as a cultural anchor for Jersey City. Its restoration represents a major investment in preserving historic craftsmanship while adapting the building for contemporary performance, safety, and building systems requirements.

As part of this comprehensive effort, EverGreene Architectural Arts is performing extensive plaster repair and restoration; conservation of richly polychromed, gilded historic finishes and murals; replication of historically accurate finishes using both traditional and compatible modern materials; and restoration of the iconic scagliola columns in the Grand Lobby. These scope elements are being executed within a carefully coordinated preservation framework that integrates new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems while minimizing impact to historic fabric and maintaining compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

The guided tour will provide attendees with an in-depth look at active restoration work, highlighting investigative finishes analysis, mockups, safety planning for overhead plaster conditions, and trade coordination strategies that protect historic interiors while controlling project costs. The team will also discuss how preconstruction services — including testing, documentation, and project planning — informed design development, sequencing, and cost estimating for this landmark project.

Primary tour leaders will be Nicholas Hopkins, Senior Superintendent, and Megan Kinneen, Senior Project Manager, EverGreene Architectural Arts; and Michael Pombo, Project Manager, Phelps Construction. Eric Holtermann, AIA, HMR Architects will provide context on the preservation plan and agency approvals process.

 

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Event Leaders

Nicholas Hopkins, EverGreene Architectural Arts
Megan Kineen, EverGreene Architectural Arts
Michael Pombo, Phelps Construction
Eric Holterman, HMR Architects


Details & Logistics

Tickets
  • APTNE Member: $15
  • Non-Members: $25
    • Students: $15
      • Non-member students may receive the student rate *provided that a copy of your student ID is uploaded for verification

Continuing Education

  • 1 CEU (pending)

Address

  • 54 Journal Square, Jersey City, 07306
Transportation
  • PATH Train to Journal Square
Parking
  • Limited on-street parking
Accessibility
  • Limited
Attire
  • Required: Hard hat, safety vest, closed-toe shoes

Photography

  • Allowed, but no public posting or sharing

Thank you to our sponsors, Nicholson & Galloway and EverGreene Architectural Arts!

          Evergreene
 

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