I've received a request for the loan of cast iron columns and an early
elevator for an exhibition at Brattleboro, Vermont.  A copy of the request
follows. Can anyone help? Reply options are: 1. to list 2. to me. 3. Direct
to Richard Ewald at [log in to unmask] Thanks!

>As an historic preservationist, I received a forward
>of a message you wrote about thieves of architectural features.
>It was distributed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
>So I'm writing to tell you that, and to ask if you could help me
>locate a couple of architectural features that aren't in the usual
>run of residential features typically salvaged and sold.
>I will be curating a portion of an exhibit for the Brattleboro (Vermont)
>Museum & Art Center. For the show, I would like to obtain the use
>(for about 7 months) of two cast-iron columns (perhaps from a store
>front of c. 1880-1910 commercial building), or other cast-iron or
>concrete exterior details from c. 1880-1920, and perhaps an entire
>early elevator. Do you happen to know which of the USalvagers
>you list might specialize in commercial pieces like these?
>Thanks for a great site and the preservationist ethic behind it!

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