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John Canning & Co.
Practice information
FoundersJohn Canning
Founded1976 (1976)
LocationHeadquarters in Cheshire, Connecticut
Website
https://johncanningco.com/

John Canning & Co., formerly John Canning Studios, is a historic building restoration, conservation and preservation company located in Cheshire, Connecticut. It is led by David Riccio,[1] Dorothea Hennessey, and John Canning.[2]

John Canning & Co. has worked on historic, landmark, and other buildings across the United States, such as the restoration of decorative finishes at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium,[3] the restoration of the ceiling mural at Grand Central Terminal,[4] the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe,[5] a new church in La Crosse, Wisconsin designed by Duncan Stroik,[6] and Hulihe'e Palace on the Big Island, involving restoration of lime plaster.[7]

History

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The company's founder, John Canning,[8] is an expert on traditional decorative painting techniques and materials and historic color palettes. Canning, a master artisan,[9][10] has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects, which has appointed him as an honorary AIA member.[11] He is also a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC).[12] He studied at the Scottish Decorative Trade Institute, Stow College, and the Glasgow School of Art while serving a five-year apprenticeship as a church decorator in Glasgow, replicating old-world techniques and materials.[2] After his apprenticeship, he opened a studio in Glasgow as a member of the London City & Guilds. Canning emigrated from Scotland to the United States in the early 1970s and opened a studio in Connecticut.[2][13]

Significant Projects

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Theatres & Entertainment Spaces

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Museums

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Universities & Colleges

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Civic

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Other Historic & Landmark Buildings

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Sacred

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Awards

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References

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  2. ^ a b c Rozhan, Tracie (April 1982). "A TRADESMAN SHUNS FANCY TITLES". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Renewing an Icon Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium GSA Video". YouTube. May 2024.
  4. ^ "Grand Central Connecticut firm puts new face on a national landmark". Hartford Courant. March 1997. p. 1.
  5. ^ a b Leigh, Catesby. "A Return to Grace.", Wall Street Journal (March 18, 2010)
  6. ^ "Classical Shrine.", Traditional Building (December 2008)
  7. ^ "Facelift for Hulihe'e Palace is under way". Hawaii Tribune-Herald. 2008-07-17. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  8. ^ "25 Leaders – Who's Who in Traditional Building". 14 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Master Artisan John Canning". 7 December 2021.
  10. ^ Rozhan, Tracie (April 1982). "A TRADESMAN SHUNS FANCY TITLES". The New York Times.
  11. ^ "Eleven Tapped for Honorary AIA Membership". February 2009.
  12. ^ https://www.culturalheritage.org/
  13. ^ a b "From Modest Materials, A Grand Effect". 23 February 2022.
  14. ^ "Structure Magazine The Academy of Music and it's Ballroom Restoration" (PDF). November 2011.
  15. ^ "Renewing an Icon Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium GSA Video". YouTube. May 2024.
  16. ^ "A Job Well Done: Artisans Who Are Redefining the Historic Trades | National Trust for Historic Preservation".
  17. ^ "CT Old House, your online source for your old home, period design, antiques and folk art".
  18. ^ "Hulihee Palace plans grand reopening Sept. 30". 24 September 2009.
  19. ^ Kleydorff, Alex von (28 December 2014). "Looking up at Lockwood Mathews Mansion". Norwalk Hour.
  20. ^ "Making Over A Masterpiece". The Cincinnati Enquirer. 2004-05-09. p. 122. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  21. ^ "The Restoration of Yale's Sterling Memorial Library's Ceiling". 12 November 2020.
  22. ^ "Restoring Battell Chapel". 7 August 2023.
  23. ^ "Historic Resources: Infinitely Better—Renovation and Restoration of…".
  24. ^ "'We Are the Dream' mural undergoes restoration, hangs again in Hale Library". 3 December 2020.
  25. ^ "Mural restoration brings Hale's Great Room back to life". October 2020.
  26. ^ "When detail man finishes job, old buildings' glories restored". Record-Journal. November 1992. p. 13.
  27. ^ "National Park Service Painting Historic Buildings: Materials and Techniques" (PDF). 1993.
  28. ^ "Michigan State Capitol Commission Renewing Michigan's Capitol 2014-2016 Booklet" (PDF). November 2016.
  29. ^ "Michigan State Capitol 2023 Dome Restoration".
  30. ^ "Michigan State Capitol Rotunda Restoration".
  31. ^ "Restoration, renovation of Fulton County Courthouse nearly complete".
  32. ^ https://oldstatehouse1.weebly.com/
  33. ^ Learn-Andes, Jennifer (27 January 2018). "An up-close view of Luzerne County Courthouse restoration". timesleader.com. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
  34. ^ "Inside the Detailed Conservation of a 1909 Courthouse | National Trust for Historic Preservation".
  35. ^ "8 Secret Features of Grand Central Terminal". June 2023.
  36. ^ https://www.culturalheritage.org/docs/default-source/publications/periodicals/newsletter/04_mar_aicnews.pdf?sfvrsn=8ca603c2_11
  37. ^ "Washington Union Station Statues Restored – Great American Stations".
  38. ^ "Main Hall Granite Masonry Restoration Project- Union Station Redevelopment Corporations".
  39. ^ "New York's Landmarked Steinway Hall Has Three Extraordinary Condos Coming on the Market". Forbes.
  40. ^ "The Rotunda at Manhattan's Historic Steinway Hall Shines Again". 5 June 2020.
  41. ^ "The COSMOS CLUB Restoration of the Ballroom". March 2012.
  42. ^ "Gilded Age - Home & Design Magazine".
  43. ^ Cohen, Stephanie (2003-07-05). "Hidden library ceiling restored". The Berkshire Eagle. pp. B1, B7. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  44. ^ "Pretty in Pink: Landmark Boston Church Gets a Refresh | National Trust for Historic Preservation".
  45. ^ "To celebrate Fr. McGivney's beatification, his old parish is pulling out all the stops". 26 October 2020.
  46. ^ "Catholic Transcript | December 2020".
  47. ^ "A Visit to St. Mary Church, First Parish of Blessed Michael McGivney". 7 November 2020.
  48. ^ "In a New Film, Master Artisans Share Their Passion for the Labors They Love".
  49. ^ Cassidy, Martin B. (6 April 2012). "St. John's marks end of interior restoration". Stamford Advocate.
  50. ^ "2021 Janet Jainschigg Award". May 2021.
  51. ^ 2023 Bulfinch Award for Historic Preservation, ICAA New England Region
  52. ^ 2023 Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit
  53. ^ "The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Celebrates the 2022 McKim, Mead & White Awards".
  54. ^ "2020 Palladio Award Winners". 13 May 2020.
  55. ^ "Palladio Awards 2019".
  56. ^ "2020 Bulfinch Award Winners". 17 March 2020.
  57. ^ "ICAA New England Announces 10th Annual Bulfinch Award Winners". 23 March 2020.
  58. ^ "Church Renovations Update".
  59. ^ "2018 Trumbauer Award Winners". 15 November 2018.
  60. ^ "Arthur Ross Awards - Institute of Classical Architecture & Art".
  61. ^ "Arthur Ross Awards, 1982-2011".
  62. ^ https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Publications/MichiganStateCapitol.pdf
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