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Enez Design AssociatesFollowing the Washington, D.C.'s famous "Arts of War" restoration, Chicago is launching a $1 million restoration project to repair and re-gild Jackson Park’s historic Statue of the Republic. The 108-year-old landmark—a reduced bronze replica of Daniel Chester French's colossal sculpture from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition—will have its worn gold leaf removed and replaced by hand.This meticulous local conservation effort will ensure the city's beloved "Gold Lady" shines brightly once again.#Architecture #ChicagoArt#HistoricPreservation