Cornice Restoration at 200 Salisbury St. - Raleigh, NC

Photo courtesy of Leo Suarez dtraleigh.com Photo courtesy of Leo Suarez dtraleigh.com 200 Salisbury St. - Raleigh, NC

200 South Salisbury Street Raleigh NC
Circa 1910

This building was built in 1910. Its original cornice was made of pressed tin. During urban renewal of mid- 20th century, the whole building was clad in aluminum panels. South’s Finest was called upon to recreate the entire cornice. Some of the original tin parts were used to create a model for mold making.

South's Finest also fabricated a replica of the cartouche over the main entrance using an old photo of the building.

This restoration won awards for the architect and contractors.

The Building Through the Years

Original cornice and cartouche Sixties modernized version After Restoration

Original Rusted Tin Cornice Original Cornice - Side Original and New Side by Side New Elements in Process Model Assembled From Original Pieces Model Assembled From Original Pieces - Close Up
Left cartouche rendered, - Right cartouche installed
Left cartouche rendered, - Right cartouche installed