The John Canning Co. Through The Years
Timeline
John Canning & Co. 's Architectural Arts Journey Through The Years
This timeline is a glimpse into the history of the past 45 plus years of the John Canning & Co., highlighting some of the projects and events that have occurred. Take a scroll down memory lane. Do you recognize any historic restoration projects? Were you part of the team that won that historic preservation award? Did you catch that article regarding the historic conservation project? Have you been in any of the landmark and historic buildings we have had the honor to work on?
The Beginning
John Canning founded his own company which goes by the name John Canning & Co. He and his company are guided by the principle “do no harm” and advance that principle by providing treatments that are reversible and supplying owners with thorough documentation of research, conditions, actions taken, and materials used.
Yale University Battell Chapel Project
Yale University, New Haven, CT Battell Chapel Project
CT State Senate Chambers Project
Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT Senate Chambers Decorative Finishes Project
CT State Courts Project
Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT State Capitol Courts Project
CT State Hall of Flags Project
Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT State Capitol Hall of Flags Project
CT State House of Representative Project
Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT CT State House of Representative Decorative Finishes Project
Regeneration Design Award, Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
1986 Regeneration Design Award, Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland For the Abbot House Heritage Center The Abbott House, the oldest building in Dunfermline, Scotland.
Design Award, Connecticut Society of Architects
1986 Design Award, Connecticut Society of Architects, CSA/AIA Special Award for Historic Preservation For the Connecticut State Capitol Building, Senate Chamber Restoration, Hartford, CT.
Recognition for Contributions to Restoration, Connecticut Society of Architects
1987 Recognition for Contributions to Restoration, Connecticut Society of Architects, CSA/AIA
CT State EW Atriums Project
Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT State Capitol East and West Atrium Project
CT State Dome Project
Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT CT State Capitol Dome Project
Connecticut State Capitol Project
Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT State Capitol Comprehensive Restoration Project
CT State Public Spaces Project
Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT State Capitol Public Spaces Project
New York Times Article on CT State Capitol
New York Times January 1989 – After a Decade, Capitol Restoration is Complete Article on CT State Capitol
Historic Preservation Article- A Painter’s Passion
Historic Preservation Magazine Article- A Painter’s Passion, March/April 1989 Connecticut’s ornate capitol inspired painter John Canning’s reverent three-year restoration.
John Receives Certificate
John receives Certificate of end of internship “Cours Moderne De Peinture En Décors”
Lockwood Mathews Mansion Project
Lockwood Mathews Mansion, Norwalk, CT Drawing Room and Card Room Projects
Michigan House of Representative’s Tribute 1990
1990 Michigan House of Representative’s Tribute 1990 Michigan State Capitol, House of Representatives Chambers and Senate Chambers Restoration
Wickham House at the Valentine Richmond History Center Project
Wickham House at the Valentine Richmond History Center, Richmond, VA Decorative Painting Project
Michigan History Magazine-Feature Cover Story
Michigan History – Restoring the Michigan State Capitol Feature Article July/August 1990 Issue Michigan History magazine shares the Great Lakes State’s diverse history through feature articles and special sections. The first phase of our part of the restoration included returning several spaces within the capitol to its original grandeur with a complete restoration of the House of Representatives, Senate Chambers, Adjacent Areas, and Public Spaces, that involved all aspects of the decorative arts.
Award for Outstanding Contributions to Historic Preservation
1991 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Historic Preservation, Connecticut Preservation Action For the Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford CT.
U.S. Capitol House Chamber Retiring Room Project
U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC House Chamber Retiring Room Decorative Finishes Project
U.S. Capitol Sergeant At Arms Room Project
U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC Sergeant At Arms Room Decorative Finishes Project
Michigan State Capitol Project
Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, MI State Capitol Interior Decorative Finishes Project
National Preservation Honor Award
1992 National Preservation Honor Award, National Trust for Historic Preservation For the National Historic Landmark Michigan State Capitol Restoration, Lansing, MI.
AIA Tower Award
1992 AIA Tower Award, North Carolina For the Wickham-Valentine House Project, Richmond, VA
American Painting Contractor Magazine Article
American Painting Contractor Magazine December 1992 article -A national historic landmark, Michigan State Capitol noted for decorative painting.
Merit Award – Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation
1993 Merit Award – Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation For the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, Norwalk, CT.
Scottish Rite Temple Project
Scottish Rite Temple, Washington, DC Temple Interior Finishes Project
Lockwood Mathews Mansion Ceiling Band Project
Lockwood Mathews Mansion, Norwalk, CT Ceiling Cleaning of Existing Band Project
GSA Mural Conservation Project
GSA, Washington, DC Mural Conservation Project
Linus Plimpton House Project
Linus Plimpton House, Hartford CT Decorative Finishes Project
Boston Library Project
Boston Library, Boston, MA McKim Building Historic Conservation and Restoration Project
Casa Ramon Power Y Giralt Project
Casa Ramon Power Y Giralt, Old San Juan, PR Casa Ramon Decorative Finishes Project
Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Award
1995 Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Award For the Connecticut State Capitol, Senate Chamber and Hall of Flags Project.
CT Governor’s Mansion Library Project
CT Governor’s Mansion, Hartford, CT Library Woodgraining Project
St. Francis of Xavier Church Project
St. Francis of Xavier Church, Parkersburg, WV Plaster & Decorative Finishes Church Project
CT Governor’s Mansion Foyer Project
CT Governor’s Mansion, Hartford, CT Foyer Trompe l’oeil Decorative Painting Project
New York Grand Central Terminal Project
New York Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY Sky Mural Restoration Project
St. John the Evangelist Project
St. John the Evangelist, Clinton, MA Tabernacle Altar Project
Rhode Island State Historic Preservation Award
1997 Rhode Island State Historic Preservation Award For the Rhode Island State Capitol Rotunda and House Chamber Project.
San Francisco War Memorial Opera House Project
San Francisco War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, CA Restoration Project of Architectural Elements
Yale University McDougal Center Project
Yale University, New Haven, CT McDougal Center Graduate Hall Decorative Finishes Project
Medinah Country Club Project
Medinah Country Club, Medinah, IL Country Club Decorative Painting and Fine Art Restoration, Conservation and Scagliola Repair Project
Boston Public Library Phase I & II Projects
Boston Public Library, Boston, MA Phase I & II Projects including Architectural Woodwork Restoration and Decorative Paint Restoration in multiple spaces
Rhode Island State House Project
Rhode Island State House Project, Providence, RI RI State House Rotunda Project
St. John the Evangelist Project
St. John the Evangelist, Clinton, MA Decorative Painting and Mural Restoration Church Project
State Historic Preservation Award, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
1998 State Historic Preservation Award, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Rhode Island State House Rotunda Project
Best Restoration Award, California Contracting
1998 Best Restoration Award, California Contracting For the War Memorial Opera House Project, San Francisco, CA
Best of Awards: Restoration Project, New York Construction News
1998 Best of Awards: Restoration Project, New York Construction News For the Grand Central Terminal Project, New York, NY
San Francisco City Hall Dome Project
San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA Dome & Exterior Railings Project
Our Lady Help of Christian Church Project
Our Lady Help of Christian Church, Newton, MA Our Lady Help of Christian Church Project Restoring the Delicate Color Palette and Design Scheme Revealed by Our Historic Paint Study.
Rhode Island State House Project
Rhode Island State House, Providence, RI House Chamber Decorative Finishes Restoration and Repair Project
Yale University Sterling Memorial Law Library Project
Yale University, New Haven, CT Sterling Memorial Law Library Project
Massachusetts Historical Commission Award
1999 Massachusetts Historical Commission Award For the Boston Public Library Project, Boston, MA
Award of Merit, Restoration Project, New York Construction News
1999 Award of Merit, Restoration Project, New York Construction News For the Radio City Music Hall Project, New York, NY
Citation by Capitol Preservation Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
1999 Citation by Capitol Preservation Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania For the Pennsylvania State Capitol Senate Chamber, Senate Minority Caucus Room, Mahogany Row Project
Radio City Music Hall Project
Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY Gilding Project
PA State Capitol – House Chamber Phases I, II, III, IV Projects
PA State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA House Chamber Phases I, II, III, IV Decorative Finishes, Plaster and Woodwork Restoration Projects
Christ Church Project
Christ Church, Riverdale, NY Restoration of Decorative Finishes Project
Pennsylvania State Capitol Fourth Floor North Project
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA Fourth Floor North Project
National Building Museum Project
National Building Museum, Washington, DC Great Hall Columns Project
The Horace Memorial Bushnell Project
The Horace Memorial Bushnell, Hartford, CT Dome & Cupola Project
Award of Merit, AIA New York State
2001 Award of Merit, AIA New York State For the Christ Church Project, Riverdale, NY
Harleston Parker Medal, City of Boston and the Boston Society of Architects BSA/AIA
2001 Harleston Parker Medal, City of Boston and the Boston Society of Architects BSA/AIA For the design excellence of the Boston Public Library Restoration and Renovation/ The McKim Building Project, Boston, MA
Mohegan Sun Casino Project
Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT Casino Decorative Finishes Project
Stadium Theatre Project
Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket, RI Stadium Theatre Decorative Finishes Restoration Project
ICC/USC/CW Building Restoration Project
ICC/USC/CW Building, Washington, DC Decorative Finishes Restoration Project
U.S. Treasury Building Project
U.S. Treasury Building, Washington, DC Building I Project
Most Holy Trinity Church Project
Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, CT Decorative Finishes Project
Enon Baptist Church Project
Enon Baptist Church, Supply, VA Church Decorative Finishes Project
State Historic Preservation Award, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
2002 State Historic Preservation Award, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission For the Stadium Theatre Project, Woonsocket, RI
Warner Theater Project
Warner Theater, Erie, PA Restoration of all designs and motifs for the 1931 Art Deco Theater Project
Pennsylvania State Capitol Room 139 Project
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA Room 139 Woodwork and Conservation Project
Yale University Sprague Hall Project
Yale University, New Haven, CT Sprague Hall Project
Culinary Institute of America Project
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY Farquharson Hall Project
University of Michigan Project
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Hill Auditorium Project
Hendrick’s County Courthouse Project
Hendrick’s County Courthouse, Danville, IN Courthouse Restoration Project
Arthur Ross Award for Excellence & Leadership in the Art of Preservation & Conservation
2004 Arthur Ross Award for Excellence & Leadership in the Art of Preservation & Conservation, The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is awarded to the John Canning Company.
John Receives CT Governor’s Arts Award
Established in 1978, the Governor’s Arts Awards recognize remarkable Connecticut individuals and organizations for excellence and lifetime achievement in the arts. More than 140 artists, arts organizations, patrons, businesses and individuals have been honored for their dedication to the arts and culture in Connecticut. In June 2004 Governor’s Arts Award was awarded to John Canning, Decorative Artist and Art Restorer.
Preservation of Victorian Heritage Award, Victorian Society in America Metropolitan Chapter
2004 Preservation of Victorian Heritage Award, Victorian Society in America Metropolitan Chapter For the St. Michael’s Church Project, New York City, NY
Designer of the Year for Connecticut
2004 Designer of the Year for Connecticut, 50th Anniversary of Interior Design Magazine
Ribbon Cutting at 150 Commerce Court
In 2004 John Canning & Co. held the ribbon cutting for their new office building at 150 Commerce Court in Cheshire, Connecticut.
Boston Public Library Sargent Gallery Project
Boston Public Library, Boston, MA Sargent Gallery Decorative Architectural Surfaces Project
Harvard University Widner Library Project
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Widner Library Project
Church of the Ascension Project
Church of the Ascension, New York, NY Church Decorative Painting and Plaster Restoration Project
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Project
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA Restoration of Decorative Finishes Project
Howard M. Metzenbaum Courthouse Project
Howard M. Metzenbaum Courthouse, Cleveland, OH Metzenbaum Courthouse Historic Finishes Reinstatement Project
Traditional Building Palladio Award for Restoration & Renovation
2005 Palladio Award for Restoration & Renovation, Traditional Building For the Widener Memorial Library Project at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Honor Award for Architecture, AIA Institute
2005 Honor Award for Architecture, AIA Institute For the Hill Auditorium Project at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Iowa State Capitol Project
Iowa State Capitol, Des Moines, IA Restoration Project of the Plaster and Decorative Painting in over Twenty Spaces in the Iowa State Capitol
State Theatre Project
State Theatre, Bay City, MI Decorative Finishes Restoration Project
US Treasury Building Phase IV Project
US Treasury Building, Washington, DC Phase IV 2nd Floor West Lobby Project
Excellence in Floor Covering Award, Connecticut Floor Covering Association
2006 Excellence in Floor Covering Award, Connecticut Floor Covering Association For the St. Peter Claver Church Project, West Hartford, CT
Citation for Restoration, Boston Society of Architects BSA/AIA
2006 Citation for Restoration, Boston Society of Architects BSA/AIA For the Trinity Church Project, Boston, MA
Grand Jury Award, Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
2006 Grand Jury Award, Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia For the Congregation Rodeph Shalom Project, Philadelphia, PA
Preservation Award, Cleveland Restoration Society
2006 Preservation Award, Cleveland Restoration Society For the Howard M. Metzenbaum Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse Project, Cleveland, OH
Colonial Theatre Project
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield, MA Colonial Theatre Plaster Project
Metropolitan Theatre Project
Metropolitan Theatre, Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Theatre Restoration Project
Doris Duke’s Shangri La- Playhouse Project
Doris Duke’s Shangri La Shangri La – Playhouse, Honolulu, HI Intricate, Historic Islamic Stencil Decoration Restoration Project
National Preservation Award, National Trust for Historic Preservation
2006 National Preservation Award, National Trust for Historic Preservation For the Trinity Church Project, Boston, MA
Virginia State Capitol Project
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond, VA Restoration and Conservation of Palladian-style Statehouse Project
John Meets the Queen
As a result of being involved in the VA State Capitol project we got invited to “Virginia’s Royal Welcome”. As a guest of the Governor, John was able to participate in this historic event and see her Majesty up close before she addressed the General Assembly.
Eisenhower Executive Office Building Project
Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC Secretary of War Suite Restoration Project
Honor Award for Historic Preservation, Historic Hawaii Foundation
2007 Honor Award for Historic Preservation, Historic Hawaii Foundation For the Shangri La: A Center for Islamic Arts and Cultures Project, Honolulu, HI
Capitol Hotel Restoration Project
Capitol Hotel Restoration, Littlerock, AK Hotel Lobby Plaster Project
Minnesota State Capitol Project
Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul, MN State Capitol Third Floor Corridors Restoration Project
The Philadelphia Inquirer Article on the Philadelphia Academy of Music
The Philadelphia Inquirer July 2008- Ballroom Returning to its Former Glory Article on the Philadelphia Academy of Music
Shrine Our Lady of Guadalupe Project
Shrine Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosee, WI New Church Interior Decorative Finishes Project
Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum Library Project
Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk, CT Library Ceiling Conservation and Woodwork Restoration Project
West Virginia Governor’s Mansion Project
West Virginia Governor’s Mansion, Charleston,WV Decorative Painting of the Living Room and Reception Room Mansion Project
White House Recognition Award
2008 White House Recognition Award For the Secretary of War Suite Eisenhower Executive Office Building Project, Washington, DC
Hulihee Palace Project
Hulihee Palace, Kailua-Kona, HI Plaster Restoration Project
John Receives Honary AIA Status
In 2009 John was one of the 11 special people welcomed into the American Institute of Architects (AIA) family. Although not architects by profession, AIA recognized their contributions and service in the field of architecture with the title of Honorary AIA. John as an honorary member of the AIA is the only decorative painter in North America to be so honored.
Excellence in Construction Award
2009 Excellence in Construction Award For the Betty Ruth and Milton B. Hollander Foundation Center Project, Hartford, CT
Philadelphia Academy of Music Project
Philadelphia Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA Ballroom Restoration Project
Eisenhower Executive Office Building Suites Projects
Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC Decorative Paint Restoration Project for EEOB Suites 228, 234
Shubert Theatre Project
Shubert Theatre, New Haven, CT Plaster & Decorative Finishes Project
West Virginia Governor’s Mansion Mural Project
West Virginia Governor’s Mansion, Charleston,WV Mansion Dining Room Murals Project
Waterbury City Hall Dome Project
Waterbury City Hall, Waterbury, CT Dome Cupula Gilding Project
The Wall Street Journal Article on The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Wall Street Journal March 2010 – A Return to Grace Article on The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award, Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
2010 Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Award, Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia For the Academy of Music Ballroom Project, Philadelphia, PA
Build Connecticut Award, Association of General Contractors
2010 Build Connecticut Award, Association of General Contractors For the Hollander Foundation Center Project, Hartford, CT
Award of Merit, Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation
2010 Award of Merit, Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation For the Hollander Foundation Center Project, Hartford, CT
Dream Homes Awards, Classical Home of the Year
2010 Dream Homes Awards, Classical Home of the Year For a Private Residence Project, Brookline, MA
Louis Kahn Bathhouse Project
Louis Kahn Bathhouse, Ewing, N Recreation of the Original Louis Kahn Mural Design Project
Kansas State Capitol Project
Kansas State Capitol, Topeka, KS Plaster Restoration Project
Eno Memorial Hall Project
Eno Memorial Hall, Simsbury, CT Cupula Gilding Project
St. Cecilia Project
St. Cecilia, Boston, MA Church Interior Restoration Project
Waterbury City Hall Project
Waterbury City Hall, Waterbury, CT Historic Interior Finishes Project
AIA Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture
2011 AIA Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture For the Academy of Music Project, Philadelphia, PA
University of Virginia- Garret Hall Project
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Garret Hall – Plaster Stabilization Project
Durability + Design Article on Waterbury City Hall
Durability + Design March 2011 – Brighter Day Dawns for the Crown Jewel of Onetime ‘Brass City’ Article on Waterbury City Hall
Yale University Summer Music School Project
Yale University Summer Music School, Norfolk, CT Summer Music School Morse Recital Hall, Sprague Hall Project
Merit Award, CT Trust for Historic Preservation
2011 Merit Award, CT Trust for Historic Preservation For the Restoration of Waterbury City Hall Project, Waterbury CT
University of Virginia’s Garret Hall Project
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Garret Hall – Decorative Finishes Project
Old South Church Project
Old South Church, Boston, MA Church Decorative Painting and Plaster Repairs Project
Wadsworth Atheneum Renovation Project
Wadsworth Atheneum Renovation, Hartford, CT Plaster Restoration Project for the Second Floor Gallery Spaces and Grand Hall Gallery
The Cosmos Club Ballroom Project
The Cosmos Club, Washington,DC Ballroom Decorative Finishes Restoration Project
Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Award
2012 Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Award For the Cosmos Club, Warner Ballroom Project, Washington, DC
Independence Hall Project
Independence Hall, Wheeling, WV Decorative Finishes Project for the Third Floor Court Room and Entrance Hall
Stanford White Award, ICAA New York Region
2012 Stanford White Award, ICAA New York Region For the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist Church Project, Stamford, CT
Eisenhower Executive Branch Project
Eisenhower Executive Branch, Washington,DC Navy Dome Project
Preservation Achievement Award, Boston Preservation Alliance
2012 Preservation Achievement Award, Boston Preservation Alliance For the St. Cecilia Church Project, Boston, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology- Building Rotunda Project
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA MIT – Building Rotunda Project
Indiana University Project
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Indiana University’s Alumni Hall Project
Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
2013 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award For the Mayer-Loeb House Project, New York, NY
Union League of Philadelphia Project
Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Ballroom Decorative Finishes Project
Cambridge Preservation Award
2013 Cambridge Preservation Award For the Building 10, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Project, Cambridge, MA
Bulfinch Award, ICAA New England Region
2013 Bulfinch Award, ICAA New England Region For the Cathedral of St. Patrick’s Project, Norwich, CT
Cathedral of St. Patrick Project
Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich, CT Church Decorative Finishes, New Design and New Murals Project
New Haven Courthouse Project
New Haven Court House, New Haven, CT New Haven Courthouse Plaster Services Project
National Archives Museum Project
National Archives Museum, Washington, DC Half Dome Trompe l’oeil Mural & Decorative Painting Project
Connecticut Preservation Award of Merit
2014 Connecticut Preservation Award of Merit For the Restoration of Decorative Art Cathedral of St. Patrick’s Project, Norwich, CT
First Place Historical Restoration/Renovation
2014 ABC Team Member on the Connecticut’s Old State House Cupola Restoration Project, First Place Historical Restoration/Renovation
AGC of CT Industry Recognition Award
2014 AGC of CT Industry Recognition Award For the Cathedral of St. Patrick’s Project, Norwich, CT
Saugatuck Congregational Church Project
Saugatuck Congregational Church, Westport, CT Church Plaster Restoration Project
John Canning & Co. New Logo
John Canning & Co., Cheshire, CT Director of Art Creates the New Canning Logo
Connecticut Magazine Article on the Shrine of Saint Anne
Connecticut Magazine – The Connecticut Story November 2014 – Shrine of Saint Anne in Waterbury Embodies More Than One Holiday Story Article
Yarmouth New Church Project
Yarmouth New Church, Yarmouthport, MA Plaster Stabilization and Repair, Historic Finishes Conservation and Decorative Painting Project
Boston College – St. Mary’s Chapel Project
Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA St. Mary’s Chapel Project
Yale University-Sterling Memorial Library Project
Yale University Sterling Memorial Library, New Haven, CT Sterling Memorial Nave Restoration Project
The Formation of Canning Liturgical Arts ( CLA )
Canning Liturgical Arts is a branch of John Canning & Co. that developed in 2015 due to the growing need for church restoration and beautification across the nation and specializes in ecclesiastical art and design.
Maryland Statehouse Project
Maryland Statehouse, Annapolis, MD Old Senate Chamber Restoration Project to restore the 1700s plaster walls and ornament.
Boston College – Gasson Hall Project
Boston College, Boston, MA Gasson Hall Restoration Project
St. Mary’s Church Project
St. Mary’s Church, Willimantic, CT Church Painting and Plaster Restoration Project
Newton Preservation Award: Institutional Sustainability and Preservation
2015 Newton Preservation Award: Institutional Sustainability and Preservation For the St. Mary’s Hall at Boston College Project, Chestnut Hill, MA
Preservation Massachusetts Tsongas Award
2015 Preservation Massachusetts Tsongas Award For the St. Mary’s Hall at Boston College Project, Chestnut Hill, MA
Williams College – Chapin Hall Project
Williams College, Williamstown, MA Chapin Hall Historic Ceiling and Walls Decorative Finishes Project
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Building #6 Project
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA Historic Preservation and Restoration Project of Building #6 Lobby
Horace Bushnell Memorial Theater Project
Horace Bushnell Memorial Theater, Hartford, CT Horace Bushnell Memorial Theater Dome Restoration Project
War Memorial & Performing Arts Center Project
War Memorial & Performing Arts Center, San Francisco CA Restoration Project for the Green Room and the Herbst Theater
Thomas Edison College Project
Thomas Edison College, Trenton, NJ Kelsey Room Project
Harvard University Vanderbilt Hall Rotunda Project
Harvard University Medical, Boston, MA Harvard Medical School Vanderbilt Hall Rotunda Ceiling Conservation Project
St. Patrick’s Church Project
St. Patrick’s Church, Lowell, MA St. Patrick’s Parish Restoration and Conservation Project
SCUP/AIA-CAE Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture for Rehabilitation, Restoration or Preservation
2016 SCUP/AIA-CAE Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture for Rehabilitation, Restoration or Preservation For the St. Mary’s Hall at Boston College Project, Chestnut Hill, MA
LDS Temple Project
LDS Temple, Farmington, CT Temple Decorative Finishes Project
Good Work: Masters of the Building Arts
This 65-minute documentary film is a project of the Smithsonian Institution Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and American Focus, directed by Academy Award winning filmmakers, Marjorie Hunt, PhD. and Paul Wagner, features ten artisans, all masters of their crafts that were documented in action including John Canning and Jacqueline Canning-Riccio.
The Mark Twain House & Museum Project
The Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, CT Mahogany Suite Restoration Project
75 State Street Project
75 State Street, Boston, MA Gold Leaf Project
The Cosmos Club Main Lobby Project
The Cosmos Club, Washington, DC Main Lobby Restoration Project
St. Theresa’s Church Project
St. Theresa’s Church, Belleview, FL Simulated Mosaic Stations of the Cross Project
Harvard University Gordon Hall Project
Harvard University, Boston, MA Gordon Hall Stone Painting Project
Hopedene Mansion Project
Hopedene Mansion, Newport, RI Hopedene Library Decorative Finishes Restoration Project
Grant County Courthouse Project
Grant County Courthouse, Elbow Lake, MN Preservation and Restoration Project of Interior Decorative Elements on the Second Floor
Archdiocese of Military Chapel Project
Archdiocese of Military Chapel, Washington, DC Chapel Redesign Project
Michigan State Capitol Project
Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, MI State Capitol Plaster Ceiling Project
Old South Meeting House Project
Old South Meeting House, Boston, MA Exhibit Hall Ceiling Project
Sri Ramaunaja Shrine Temple Project
Sri Ramaunaja Shrine Temple, Pomona, NY Temple Gilding Project
Our Lady of the Elms College Project
Our Lady of the Elms College, Chicopee, MA Chapel Conservation of Decorative Elements and Decorative Paint Project
Preservation Achievement Award, Boston Preservation Alliance
2017 Preservation Achievement Award, Boston Preservation Alliance For the Harvard Medical School, Gordon Hall Project, Boston, MA
Church of the Assumption Project
Church of the Assumption, Ansonia, CT Church Stations of the Cross Project
Harvard University Bio Labs Project
Harvard University, Boston, MA Bio Labs OEB/MEB Common Space Specialty Finishes Conservator Services Project
St. Theresa’s Our Lady of Fatima Chapel Project
St. Theresa’s Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, Trumbull, CT Our Lady of Fatima Adoration Chapel Design and Decorative Paint Finishes Enhancement Project
New Congregational Church Project
New Congregational Church, Newport, RI Church West Wall Conservation Project
District of Columbia Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, DC Preservation League
2017 District of Columbia Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, DC Preservation League For the Cosmos Club, Warne Ballroom Project, Washington, DC
Preservation Massachusetts Tsongas Award
2017 Preservation Massachusetts Tsongas Award For the Gordon Hall, Harvard Medical School Project, Boston, MA
Excellence in Construction Award, Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut
2017 Excellence in Construction Award, Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut For the New Haven Courthouse GA #33 Project, New Haven, CT
UPAC Broadway Theatre Project
UPAC Broadway Theatre, Kingston, NY Theater Plaster Project
Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, National Historical Park
2017 Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, National Historical Park For the Saint Patrick’s Church Project, Lowell, MA
Bulfinch Award, ICAA New England Region
2017 Bulfinch Award, ICAA New England Region For the Saint Patrick’s Church Project, Lowell, MA
Community College of Philadelphia Project
Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Conservation of Historic Artwork and Plaster Repair Project
Trinity Church Project
Trinity Church, Boston, MA Trinity Church’s Central Tower Project
University of New Hampshire Project
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH University of New Hampshire, Smith Hall Murals Project
St. Mary’s Church Project
St. Mary’s Church, Greenwich, CT Project for the Design and Implementation of New Decorative Paint Scheme in Church
St. John Neumann Catholic Church Project
St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Knoxville, TN Church Aspe Design and Decorative Finishes Project
First Church of Christ Project
First Church of Christ (FCCW), Woodbridge, CT Meetinghouse Plaster and Wood Lath Ceiling and Cornice Restoration/Consolidation Project
UCONN Harford Times Project
UCONN Harford Times, Hartford, CT Stabilization Repairs and Conservation Project for Sgraffito Mural
Karnes City Courthouse Project
Karnes City Courthouse, Karnes City, MO Acoustic Plaster and Finishes Project
Yale Club of New York City Project
Yale Club of New York City, New York, NY Yale Club Lounge Restoration Project
National Trust for Historic Preservation Article on the Luzerne County Courthouse
National Trust for Historic Preservation January 2018 – Inside the Detailed Conservation of a 1909 Courthouse Article on the Luzerne County Courthouse
St. Panteleimon Russian Orthodox Church Project
St. Panteleimon Russian Orthodox Church, Hartford, CT Exterior Dome Gilding Project
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Knoxville, TN Church Decorative Painting Project
East Haddam Town Hall Project
East Haddam Town Hall, East Haddam, CT Town Hall Mural Restoration Project
Yale University SML – Manuscripts & Archives Project
Yale University Sterling Memorial Library, New Haven, CT Sterling Memorial Library – Manuscripts & Archives Project
Luzerne County Courthouse Project
Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA Courthouse Project
St. Anne’s Church Project
St. Anne’s Church, New Britain, CT Church Stations of the Cross Project
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Project
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Waterbury, CT Baldacchino Decorative Finishes Project
Grant County Courthouse Project
Grant County Courthouse, Elbow Lake, MN Commissioners Room Restoration Project
Presbyterian Church on the Green Project
Presbyterian Church on the Green, Morristown, NJ Plaster Stabilization and Repair of Sanctuary Ceiling Project
Trumbauer Award given by the Philadelphia ICAA Chapter
2018 Trumbauer Award given by the Philadelphia ICAA Chapter For the Luzerne County Courthouse Project, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Pilgrim Hall Museum Project
Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth, MA Steinway Library Restoration Project
First Parish Project
First Parish, Cambridge, MA Plaster Consolidation and Stabilization Project
Missouri Supreme Court Division I Project
Missouri Supreme Court Division I, Jefferson City, MO Division 1 Decorative Paint Project
Lyon County Courthouse Project
Lyon County Courthouse, Rock Rapids, IA Mural Conservation Project
AGC BuildCT Small Renovation Award
2018 AGC BuildCT Small Renovation Award For the Mark Twain House & Museum Mahogany Room Suite Restoration Project, Hartford, CT
St. Patrick’s Church Project
St. Patrick’s Church, Lowell, MA Comprehensive Historic Restoration and Conservation Project
Mahaiwe Theater Sail Vault Project
Mahaiwe Theater, Great Barrington, MA Sail Vault Decorative Finishes Restoration Project
Yale University Law Library Project
Yale University, New Haven, CT Yale Law Library Ceiling Restoration Project
Yale University SSS 102 Renovation Project
Yale University, New Haven, CT Yale SSS 102 Renovation Woodwork Conservation Project
Yale University SML DH Lab Project
Yale University, New Haven, CT Yale SML DH Lab Historic Woodwork Finishes Conservation Project
Yale University Evans Hall Project
Yale University, New Haven, CT Evans Hall Plaster Project
Smithsonian Magazine Article on Good Work: Masters of the Building Arts
Smithsonian Magazine October 2018-In a New Film, Master Artisans Share Their Passion for the Labors They Love Article
Bigelow Chapel Project
Bigelow Chapel, Cambridge, MA Bigelow Chapel Rose Window Project
American Institute for Economic Research Project
American Institute for Economic Research, Great Barrington, MA Parlor Ornamental Ceiling Decorative Finishes Project
University of Virginia Pavilion Woodgraining Project
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Pavilion Woodgraining Project
Hartford Judicial Courthouse Project
Hartford Judicial Courthouse, Hartford, CT Plaster and Artistic Painting Project
St. Catherine of Siena Project
St. Catherine of Siena, Trumbull, CT Beautifying the Church Interior Project
Kansas State University -Hale Library Project
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Hale Library Woodwork, Paint, and Mural Project
Traditional Building Palladio Award for Craftsmanship
2019 Traditional Building Palladio Award for Craftsmanship For the Luzerne County Courthouse Project, Wilkes-Barre, PA
St. Joseph Project
St. Joseph, Somerville, MA Restoration of Decorative Paint Scheme Project
Fulton County Courthouse Project
Fulton County Courthouse, Wauseon, OH Fulton County Common Pleas Courtroom Restoration Project
Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church Project
Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church, Ansonia, CT Church Plaster and Paint Project
St. Thomas More Church Steeple Project
St. Thomas More Church, Darien, CT Steeple Gilding Project
Trinity Church Mural Project
Trinity Church, Boston, MA St. Gaudens Mural Conservation Project
St. Agnes Plaster Stabilization Project
St. Agnes Church, Reading, MA Plaster Stabilization Project
Yale University Bass Library Project
Yale University, New Haven, CT Bass Library Ceiling Project
St. Thomas More Church Project
St. Thomas More Church, Darien, CT Church Interior Decorative Finishes Project
Hillsdale College Christ Chapel Project
Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI Christ Chapel Decorative Painting Project
David’s Receives APT Professional Recognition
David Riccio was formally announced as an Association for Preservation Technology (APT) Recognized Professional at the APT Miami Conference. This is a high honor from the APT Board of Directors. After an extensive review process and discussion by the board of an overwhelming number of candidates, David was chosen. The APT Recognized Professional purpose is to recognize the expert skill level in individuals in the various fields of preservation technology. APT Professionals Recognition is based upon defined combinations of education, experience, and proficiency. David joins a select group of Recognized Professionals.
Washington Union Station Legionnaire Statues Project
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC Legionnaire Statues Conservation and Restoration Project
Saint Vincent de Paul Church Project
Saint Vincent de Paul Church, Philadelphia, PA Historic Paint Investigation and Mockup Treatment Project
Fox Theatre Project
The Fox Theatre, Atlanta,GA Plaster Consolidation for the Open-Air Ticket Lobby Ceiling and Plaster Hexagon Panels
Kings Chapel Project
Kings Chapel, Boston, MA Kings Chapel Plaster Project
Best of Cheshire Awards
2020 Best of Cheshire Awards, for Best Art Restoration Studio
Luzerne County Courthouse Floor Project
Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA Marble Floor Cleaning and Refinishing Project
The Old Steinway Building: 111 West 57 Street Project
The Old Steinway Building, New York, NY Steinway Hall Rotunda Restoration Project
Great American Stations Article On Washington Union Station
Great American Stations March 2020 Washington Union Station Statues Restored Article
AGC BuildCT Award for Specialty Interiors
2020 AGC BuildCT Award for Specialty Interiors For the St. Thomas More Church Project, Darien, CT
Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit
2020 Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit For the First Congregational Church of West Haven Project, West Haven, CT
Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit
2020 Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit For The Mahogany Suite Project At The Mark Twain House, Hartford, CT
Forbes Article on Steinway Hall
Forbes April 2020 – New York’s Landmarked Steinway Hall Has Three Extraordinary Condos Coming On The Market Article
Traditional Building’s Palladio Award for Craftsmanship
2020 Traditional Building’s Palladio Award for Craftsmanship For the Mark Twain House & Museum Mahogany Room Suite Restoration Project, Hartford, CT
Washington Union Station Vestibules and Exterior Legionnaires Project
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC Restoration of Historic Vestibules and Exterior Legionnaires Project
St. Elizabeth Center Project
St. Elizabeth Center, Washington, DC Fireplace Faux Finishing Project
Architectural Digest Article on Steinway Hall
Architectural Digest June 2020 – The Rotunda at Manhattan’s Historic Steinway Hall Shines Again Article
Bulfinch Award for Craftsmanship/Artisanship, ICAA New England Region
2020 Bulfinch Award for Craftsmanship/Artisanship, ICAA New England Region For the Mark Twain House & Museum’s The Mahogany Suite Project, Hartford, CT
Heritage Ohio Best Public Building Rehabilitation Award
2020 Heritage Ohio Best Public Building Rehabilitation Award For The Fulton County Courthouse Project, Wauseon, OH
ABC Connecticut, Excellence in Construction Award
2020 ABC Connecticut, Excellence in Construction Award For The Church of St. Michael the Archangel Restoration and Renovation Project, Pawcatuck, CT
Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) First Place Project Team Award, Higher Education (Small)
2020 Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) Project Team Award, Higher Education (Small) First Place For The Digital Humanities Lab Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University Project, New Haven, CT
AIA Connecticut Elizabeth Mills Brown Award of Excellence
2020 AIA Connecticut Elizabeth Mills Brown Award of Excellence For The Mahogany Suite Project At The Mark Twain House, Hartford, CT
North Carolina State Capitol Project
North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh, NC Paint and Plaster Restoration Project
Trinity on the Green Project
Trinity on the Green, New Haven, CT Masonry Repair Project
The Fox Theatre Project
The Fox Theatre, Atlanta,GA Conservation Cleaning and Restoration of the canopy above the balcony in the Auditorium.
First Church of Merrimack Project
First Church of Merrimack, Merrimack, NH Gilding Church Dome Project
New London City Hall Project
New London City Hall, New London, CT Restoration of Plaster & Fine Art, Decorative Conservation Project
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Project
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Bryn Mawr, PA Church Plaster Restoration and Stone Cleaning Project
St. Mary – Saint Catherine Parish Project
St. Mary – Saint Catherine Parish, Boston, MA Interior Finishes Project
Henry Ford Estate Main Hall Project
Henry Ford Estate, Dearborn, MI Wood Cleaning & Conservation Main Hall Project
National Catholic Register Article on St. Mary Church
National Catholic Register November 2020 – A Visit to St. Mary Church, First Parish of Blessed Michael McGivney Article
St. Timothy Winston Salem Project
St. Timothy Winston Salem, NC Decorative Painting and Artwork Project
Henry Ford Estate Dining Room Project
Henry Ford Estate, Dearborn, MI Dining Room Wood Work Project
Traditional Building’s Palladio Award for New Design & Construction –less than 30,000 sq.ft.
2021 Traditional Building’s Palladio Award for New Design & Construction –less than 30,000 sq.ft.~ Duncan G. Stroik For the Christ Chapel Project, Hillsdale, MI
Traditional Building’s Palladio Award for Restoration and Renovation
2021 Traditional Building’s Palladio Award for Restoration and Renovation~ David Scott Parker For the Mark Twain House & Museum The Mahogany Suite Project, Hartford, CT
Corpus Christi Project
Corpus Christi, South Riding, VA Marbleizing Project
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Campus Project
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Campus, Hartford, CT Window Restoration Project
Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) Merit Award, Large K-12 Schools Category
2021 Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) Merit Award, Large K-12 Schools Category For the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Campus Project, Hartford, CT
Yale University 320 York Street Project
Yale University, New Haven, CT 320 York Street Woodwork and Plaster Restoration Project
Henry Ford Estate Projects
Henry Ford Estate, Dearborn, MI Field Room & Changing Room Projects
Preservation Connecticut Janet Jainschigg Award
2021 Preservation Connecticut Janet Jainschigg Award for Preservation Professionals
New Britain Museum of American Art, Landers House Project
New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT Landers House Woodwork Project
Langham Hotel Gilding Project
Langham Hotel, Boston, MA Gilding Project for Various Hotel Spaces
2021 Bulfinch Award for Craftsmanship/Artisanship
2021 Bulfinch Award for Craftsmanship/Artisanship, ICAA New England Region For the St. Mary’s Church, New Haven, CT Project
2021 Award of Excellence in Historic Preservation
2021 Award of Excellence in Historic Preservation, The Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance For the Historic Farrell Library, Manhattan, KS Project
BINAH Magazine Stencil Article
BINAH Magazine, August 2021 Article -YES, that’s stenciled! In this month’s issue of the magazine, some photos of our stenciled decorative painting work for various projects are featured. Projects referenced in the article include the Connecticut State Capitol, English Rose Residence, Missouri Supreme Court and the Minnesota State Capitol.
WNPR’s Where We Live – Talk Show & Podcast
WNPR’s Where We Live – Talk Show & Podcast WNPR’s Where We Live – Talk Show & Podcast Two of the company’s principals, David Riccio and John Canning were part of the segment on “Connecticut’s historic haunts and the restoration experts who bring them back to life”. The segment covered some of our work performed for the Old Saybrook “Ghost Sign” and the Mark Twain House & Museum.
Traditional Building Magazine Article -Master Artisan John Canning
Traditional Building Magazine Article -Master Artisan John Canning Traditional Building Magazine, December Issue The featured interview was with the Founder and Principal of the company, John Canning. The Master Artisan John Canning interview takes a look into the journey John has taken over the last six decades and how he has become a renowned expert in architectural arts restoration field.
Fairfield Citizen Article on First Church of Christ
Fairfield Citizen Article on First Church of Christ Fairfield Citizen Article on First Church of Christ in Woodbridge, CT Woodbridge church visitors ‘awestruck’ by restoration work
Connecticut Explored Magazine Spring 2022 Preserving Craftsmanship Issue
Connecticut Explored Magazine Spring 2022 Preserving Craftsmanship Issue Connecticut Explored Magazine Spring 2022 Preserving Craftsmanship Issue Features this article From Modest Materials, A Grand Effects in the Connecticut Explored. This article is a photo essay on the work of John Canning & Co. that includes five of the company’s interior design restoration commissions including the Connecticut State Capitol and highlights the craftsman techniques including stenciling, gilding and plaster restoration.
2022 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
John Canning & Co. received the 2022 the New York Landmarks Conservancy Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award in recognition of the outstanding preservation efforts for work on the Trinity Church Wall Street project in New York, NY.
The Hill Is Home Union Station Article
The Hill Is Home Union Station Article The Hill Is Home, April Article, Union Station Graffiti Repairs Finished in Early April While doing work at the Main Hall of Washington Union Station, vandalism took place at the exterior & interior masonry of the station. Being able to solve complex problems and move quickly, we were called upon to assist in the graffiti repairs.
2022 Connecticut Preservation Award
2022 Connecticut Preservation Merit Award For the Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus project in Hartford, CT.
Washington Union Station Main & West Halls Project
Washington Union Station Historic Masonry & Finishes in the Main Hall & West Hall Project.
2022 Bulfinch Award for Ecclesiastic
2022 Bulfinch Award for Ecclesiastic, ICAA New England Region -Harrison Design for the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel project at Thomas Aquinas College, Northfield, MA.
2022 Bulfinch Award for Historic Preservation
2022 Bulfinch Award for Historic Preservation, ICAA New England Region – Robert A.M. Stern Architect’s Yale University’s Schwarzman Center project in New Haven, CT.
2022 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award
2022 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award – Leadership Award for Local Government for the Luzerne County Courthouse project in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
2022 McKim, Mead, & White Award for Craftsmanship
2022 McKim, Mead, & White Award for Craftsmanship, ICAA For the San Joselito’s Chapel project in Norwalk, CT.
2022 McKim, Mead, & White Award for Historic Preservation
2022 McKim, Mead, & White Award for Historic Preservation, ICAA-Robert A.M. Stern Architect’s Yale University’s Schwarzman Center project in New Haven, CT.
Traditional Building Magazine Article- Harmonious Hall Reprise
Traditional Building Magazine Article -Harmonious Hall Reprise Traditional Building Magazine, December Issue Features a look at the careful conservation of decorative artwork for the landmarked Old Steinway Rotunda
History, 8 Secret Features of Grand Central Terminal
The History Channel, 8 Secret Features of Grand Central Terminal highlights the unrestored patch on the ceiling mural from our 1998 conservation and restoration of the mural.
Preservation Magazine Article-Washington Union Station Gets a “Quiet” Polish
Preservation Magazine Article-Washington Union Station Gets a “Quiet” Polish, Winter 2023 takes a look at the restoration work at Washington’s Union Station
Traditional Building Magazine Article-Restoring Statuary
Traditional Building Magazine Article-Restoring Statuary, March Issue features John Canning & Co.’s project that involved conserving the historic statues as well as the historic masonry and finishes at Washington Union Station.
2023 Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit
2023 Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit for the Project at the New London City Hall in New London, CT