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The Metropolitan Opera House

September 18, 2019

Scaffolding the Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia, PA The Metropolitan Opera House or Met located at 858 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia (yes, Philly has a Metropolitan – not just NY) is undergoing a $56 Million restoration as a new Live Nation concert venue. The large building that takes up a full city block at Broad and Poplar Streets is being converted into a 3,500 person venue. The main theater will be transformed for seated and standing-only general-admission concerts. Superior Scaffold was brought in by GC, Domus, Inc. to provide access to the entire interior and exterior of the building. And what an enormous job this is. This gigantic theater...

Restoring the Forrest Theater

September 14, 2019

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Pulling back the curtain for opening night. Restoring the Forrest Theater. Forrest Theater, 1114 Walnut Street Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Forrest Theater is a beautiful, classic, theater built in 1928 in the Center City area of Philadelphia. Built at a cost of $2,000,000 it was one of architect Herbert J. Krapps more elaborate theaters. It boasted many of the conveniences now expected in modern theaters. The interior is intricately decorated with gilt detailing (silver gilded with gold) and silk fabrics. And that’s exactly why Superior Scaffold was brought in. We provided the painting and restoration crews access to the entire perimeter of the theater including the walls, ceiling and all...