The scaffolding and grinding along Laura Street at the Museum of Contemporary Art is part of a project to replace the 82-year-old windows in the building.
Dedicated as the Western Union Telegraph Building in 1931, when the historic structure was renovated to become the museum’s new home, the original windows were retained, but are being replaced with modern, energy-efficient panes, said Tanya Johnson-Coomes, museum spokeswoman.
She said the project is being managed by the University of North Florida and the first phase, the Laura Street side of the museum, is scheduled to be completed in June.
The new windows will not change the appearance of the structure and the design was approved by the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission.
“We just won’t have wavy glass anymore,” said Johnson-Coomes.
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