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Canadian National Vimy Memorial Photo Journal

Restoration work at Vimy


image - December 20, 2005 image - The base for the steps below the pylons of the Vimy monument is prepared and levelled before the next phase of work image - Each stone has to be reset in its place with precision. image - December 14, 2005 image - Each stone has to be reset in its place with precision. image - Each stone has to be reset in its place with precision. image - December 5-9, 2005 image - Shipment of stone is transported from Croatia to Belgium where it is engraved and finished. It then goes to Vimy where the engraving is perfected. image - Stones are treated individually following a specific plan. image - Stones are treated individually following a specific plan. image - The placement and finishing of stone is demanding and requires precision work. image - Preparation and cutting of stone adjacent to the steps on the bottom of the Monument. image - Floors must be properly treated and levelled before pavers are installed


Journal Archive

November 2005

June 6th, 2005

Spring 2005 Progress

April 27, 2005

Early Spring 2005 Progress

Restoration Work at Vimy
 
Updated: 2005-7-19
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