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Second Bank of the United States
WMG fabricated and installed new sash at the Second Bank of the United States
Second Bank of the United States
The Second Bank of the United States serves a portrait gallery and is part of the Independence National Park. WMG fabricated 55 custom sash to fit into existing frames. These sash were designed to accommodate museum-grade insulated glass units, while preserving the historic look of the original muntin profile. Newly fabricated sash included two custom fanlights and two 13'x10' windows, each containing two 36-lite sash.
Date Completed
2023
Project Location
Philadelphia, PA
Project Type
Federal
Scope Of Work
Fabrication of 55 custom sash with insulated glass units to fit existing historic frames. Sash included two fanlight transoms and two 36x36 lite sash.
Park Status
National Park Service
Historic Register
Yes
Project Partners
National Park Service, Stone and Lime Historic Restoration Services, Tower Insulating Glass, LLC. Estey Millwork, GWWO Architects
Project Award
Preservation Alliance Grand Jury Award
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