More →]]> Known for its substantial collection of Asian and Egyptian art, The Cleveland Museum of Art is nestled into the east side of the city in the Wade Park District.

In 1913, three prominent Cleveland residents, Hinman Hurlbut, John Huntington and Horace Kelley, bestowed an endowment of $750 million dollars to build the museum, all with the intention of keeping admission to the public free.

The centerpiece in the middle of the 75-acre Wade Park was built at a cost of $1.25 million dollars and designed by Hubbell & Benes. The white, neoclassical-style Georgian marble building provides great contrast with the stunning green from the park.

Over the years the museum has had many renovations and additions. In 1971, it was expanded to hold another wing. Marcel Breuer used two-toned granite in his design to break away from the original neoclassical style. In 1983, a library was built to house nine new galleries for all the art.

But the most comprehensive expansion of all is the one of the future. In 2005, the museum’s “Building for the future” project became the most expensive cultural project in Ohio’s history at $350 million. The project brought new east and west wings to the museum property as well as an atrium courtyard under a glass canopy.

Today the Cleveland museum has landed a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. With the help of the Ohio Art Council, the museum is still able to operate under free admission for everyone.

Art is timeless, and as the operators said on the museum’s opening day in 1916, it’s “for the benefit of all people, forever.”

BirdMaster is proud to support the arts and we’re happy to protect the museum from damage as long as it stands!

More →]]> Jamaica Station that is!

When we think New York City, we think of it as the center of the United States. Easily one of the most populated cities in America, it’s the heart of our country, and with so many people in and out of the city everyday, it’s a wonder anyone can keep up at all!

Jamaica Station works around the clock to provide city dwellers and tourists alike with transportation to every inch of the city. Part of the Long Island Rail Road system, the station is one of the busiest in the country serving over 200,000 passengers daily.

Originally, the station was designed by Kenneth M. Murchison and it was expanded from 1912 through 1913 to accommodate more people.

The station was given a $387 million renovation in 2006, and the project had a passenger-oriented goal in mind to developed new platforms and a pedestrian bridge, also known as Westerly Bridge, to become a part of the AirTrain JFK service.

The AirTrain connects the big apple with the rest of us! Direct routes with the John F. Kennedy International Airport through the AirTrain JFK service allow passengers to board flights all over the world!

The entire station includes five platforms, with one island platform used as the AirTrain Station sectioned off by enclosed glass. Unique doors before the railways prevent passengers from accessing the train until sensors have detected its position on the track. This way, the train never has to have a driver- it operates automatically!

Last year, 6.5 million passengers used the service. And that’s likely to increase in the years to come!

With so many people occupying the terminals on a daily basis, its imperative that its architecture last a lifetime! BirdMaster prides itself on helping to preserve the foundation of what will become a national landmark and important piece of history!

More →]]> The best part about the holidays are decorations! Trees, windows, streets… and even landmark buildings!

Each year in December we see those awe-inspiring historical buildings beautifully decorated. But if it wasn’t for BirdMaster’s contribution, those picturesque views might not even be there! After all, protecting our nation’s landmarks from the effects of bird guano is BirdMaster’s main focus. Its acid nature deteriorates a buildings structure and causes permanent damages.

We are proud to say that some of the places we helped to protect are looking pretty festive for the holidays!

Providence, Rhode Island City Hall

United States Capitol Building

Statue of Liberty

Washington D.C. Metro Station

Pretty nice, huh?

Send us a picture of your favorite place decorated for Christmas! We’d love to see!

More →]]> No matter where you come from, living in New York City is a dream come true. Imagine living in a luxurious, state of the art apartment building in Manhattan, facing the “most famous and beloved urban park in the world.”

Owned initially by the Clarks, the same owners of the reputable Dakota, The Langham has much more to offer than just wealth and opulence. It is history! Built at a cost of $2 million, this New York landmark contains 13 floors, 54 units and has been part of the Upper West Side/Central Park West local historic district since 1982.

Did You Know?
Irving Bloomingdale, son of the founder of the famous store, was one of the first tenants.

The Langham, located at 135 Central Park West, gains its prestigious architectural appearance, by projecting French and Italian influences. Designed by renowned architects Charles W. Clinton and William Hamilton Russell, the building was fully completed and opened for rental in 1907, exhibiting a stunning facade composed of brick, limestone, terra cotta and ironwork. However, due to its ornamented Beaux-Arts elements and prime location, The Langham has also been a favorite spot for nesting birds.

Knowing that birds can severely deteriorate the structure and cause permanent damage to the façade stonework, BirdMaster was trusted to take part in The Langham’s most recent restoration. By installing humane bird control systems, BirdMaster protected the building structure and insured that birds were safe, flying freely in their natural habitat!

And the result? Award-winning!

Thanks to the The New York Landmarks Conservancy, for offering to BirdMaster the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award, and for recognizing BirdMaster’s dedication, product quality and hard work!