The Restoration of The Minton Tile Ceiling at Bethesda Arcade in Central Park March 2, 2007

The Restoration of The Historic Minton Tile Ceiling at the Bethesda Arcade at Central Park

Friday, March 2, 2007
10:30 am Opening Remarks and Ribbon Cutting
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Expert Guided Tours and Project Demonstrations
This event is FREE and open to visitors of all ages!

Central Park's Bethesda Terrace (mid-park at 72nd St.)

The main feature of the Arcade's restoration was the preservation and reinstallation of its treasured Minton Tile Ceiling. This unique architectural beauty retains an extensive history throughout each of its tile panels. It is the only known example in the world where Minton encaustic ceramic tiles are used in a suspended ceiling. Most of the Minton tiles have been in storage for over 20 years and were individually restored by Conservancy technicians.

Official Website: http://www.centralparknyc.org