Shining Grant Memorial slowly emerges during restoration

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Shining Grant Memorial slowly emerges during restoration

The Architect of the Capitol is making noticeable progress on its Grant Memorial restoration, with shining bronze statues emerging from under the grime of time.

Michael O'Connell@moconnellWFED

July 20, 2016 10:50 am

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This is a photo shows what one of the lions looks like now after its restoration. The whole Grant restoration project is expected to be completed before the January 2017 Presidential Inauguration.

(Photos by the Architect of the Capitol)

Michael O'Connell

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Shining Grant Memorial slowly emerges during restoration

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