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The John Canning Co. Through The Years
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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?

1976
The Beginning
John Canning & Co. Old Logo

John Canning founded his own company, named 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 & supplying owners with thorough documentation of research, conditions, actions taken, & materials used.

1978
Yale University Battell Chapel Project
Yale -Battel Chapel

Yale University, New Haven, CT Battell Chapel Project

1985
CT State Senate Chambers Project
CT Capitol -sentate chamber

Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT Senate Chambers Decorative Finishes Project

CT State Courts Project
Ct State Courts

Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT State Capitol Courts Project

CT State Hall of Flags Project
Ct Capitol hall of flags

Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT State Capitol Hall of Flags Project

1986
CT State House of Representative Project
CT Capitol Building Restoration

Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT CT State House of Representative Decorative Finishes Project

Regeneration Design Award, Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
Abbott House

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
Design Award, Connecticut Society of Architects, CSA/AIA

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.

1987
Recognition for Contributions to Restoration, Connecticut Society of Architects
Connecticut Society Of Architects

1987 Recognition for Contributions to Restoration, Connecticut Society of Architects, CSA/AIA

CT State EW Atriums Project
CT Capitol atriums

Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT State Capitol East and West Atrium Project

1988
CT State Dome Project
CT Capitol Dome

Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT CT State Capitol Dome Project

Connecticut State Capitol Project
Stencil CT Capitol

Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT State Capitol Comprehensive Restoration Project

CT State Public Spaces Project
Ct state capitol - public spaces

Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT State Capitol Public Spaces Project

1989
New York Times Article on CT State Capitol
New York Times - After a Decade, Capitol Restoration is Complete

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 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
"Cours moderne de peinture en décors" certificate

John receives Certificate of end of internship "Cours Moderne De Peinture En Décors"

Lockwood Mathews Mansion Project
Lockwood Mansion Featured Photo

Lockwood Mathews Mansion, Norwalk, CT Drawing Room and Card Room Projects

1990
Michigan House of Representative’s Tribute 1990
state of michigan tribute

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 Ceiling Featured Photo

Wickham House at the Valentine Richmond History Center, Richmond, VA Decorative Painting Project

Michigan History Magazine-Feature Cover Story
michigan history magazine

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.

1991
Award for Outstanding Contributions to Historic Preservation
john canning CT cap

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
US Members Retirement

U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC House Chamber Retiring Room Decorative Finishes Project

U.S. Capitol Sergeant At Arms Room Project
US Capitol-Sargent at Arms

U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC Sergeant At Arms Room Decorative Finishes Project

1992
Michigan State Capitol Project
Michigan House of Reps

Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, MI State Capitol Interior Decorative Finishes Project

National Preservation Honor Award
Michigan Senate Chamber above

1992 National Preservation Honor Award, National Trust for Historic Preservation For the National Historic Landmark Michigan State Capitol Restoration, Lansing, MI.

AIA Tower Award
Wickham House Ceiling Featured Photo

1992 AIA Tower Award, North Carolina For the Wickham-Valentine House Project, Richmond, VA

American Painting Contractor Magazine Article
American Painting Contractor Magazine

American Painting Contractor Magazine December 1992 article -A national historic landmark, Michigan State Capitol noted for decorative painting.

1993
Merit Award – Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion

1993 Merit Award – Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation For the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, Norwalk, CT.

Scottish Rite Temple Project
Scottish Rite Temple

Scottish Rite Temple, Washington, DC Temple Interior Finishes Project

Lockwood Mathews Mansion Ceiling Band Project
Lockwood matthew mansion

Lockwood Mathews Mansion, Norwalk, CT Ceiling Cleaning of Existing Band Project

GSA Mural Conservation Project
GSA Mural mapping

GSA, Washington, DC Mural Conservation Project

1994
Linus Plimpton House Project
Linus Plimpton House

Linus Plimpton House, Hartford CT Decorative Finishes Project

Boston Library Project
Boston Public Library

Boston Library, Boston, MA McKim Building Historic Conservation and Restoration Project

1995
Casa Ramon Power Y Giralt Project
Casa Ramon Power Y Giralt (

Casa Ramon Power Y Giralt, Old San Juan, PR Casa Ramon Decorative Finishes Project

Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation Award
CT_Trust logo

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
Governor Lowell weicker Jr.-Library graining

CT Governor's Mansion, Hartford, CT Library Woodgraining Project

1996
St. Francis of Xavier Church Project
St Francis Xavier

St. Francis of Xavier Church, Parkersburg, WV Plaster & Decorative Finishes Church Project

CT Governor’s Mansion Foyer Project
CT Gov Mansion foyer

CT Governor's Mansion, Hartford, CT Foyer Trompe l'oeil Decorative Painting Project

1997
New York Grand Central Terminal Project
Grand Central Terminal Sky Mural Restoration

New York Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY Sky Mural Restoration Project

St. John the Evangelist Project
St. John the Evangelist - Tabernacle Altar

St. John the Evangelist, Clinton, MA Tabernacle Altar Project

Rhode Island State Historic Preservation Award
RI Capitol rotunda

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 War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco, CA Restoration Project of Architectural Elements

Yale University McDougal Center Project
Yale-McDougal Graduate center

Yale University, New Haven, CT McDougal Center Graduate Hall Decorative Finishes Project

Medinah Country Club Project
Medinah Country Club

Medinah Country Club, Medinah, IL Country Club Decorative Painting and Fine Art Restoration, Conservation and Scagliola Repair Project

1998
Boston Public Library Phase I & II Projects
BPL Elliot Room - woodwork

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
RI Capitol rotunda

Rhode Island State House Project, Providence, RI RI State House Rotunda Project

St. John the Evangelist Project
St John The Evangelist Church Mural

St. John the Evangelist, Clinton, MA Decorative Painting and Mural Restoration Church Project

State Historic Preservation Award, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
Rhode Island State House Rotunda

1998 State Historic Preservation Award, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Rhode Island State House Rotunda Project

Best Restoration Award, California Contracting
War Memorial Opera House Preservation Project

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
Grand Central ceiling cleaning in progress.

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
canning-san-francisco-city-hall-dome-gilding

San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA Dome & Exterior Railings Project

Our Lady Help of Christian Church Project
Our Lady Help Of Christians Mural

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.

1999
Rhode Island State House Project
RI House chamber

Rhode Island State House, Providence, RI House Chamber Decorative Finishes Restoration and Repair Project

Yale University Sterling Memorial Law Library Project
Sterling Memorial Law Library - Yale University

Yale University, New Haven, CT Sterling Memorial Law Library Project

Massachusetts Historical Commission Award
Boston-Public-Library-Restoration-3

1999 Massachusetts Historical Commission Award For the Boston Public Library Project, Boston, MA

Award of Merit, Restoration Project, New York Construction News
Radio City Music Hall

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
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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
John-Canning-Radio-City-Restoration-500x500

Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY Gilding Project

PA State Capitol – House Chamber Phases I, II, III, IV Projects
PA State Capitol

PA State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA House Chamber Phases I, II, III, IV Decorative Finishes, Plaster and Woodwork Restoration Projects

2000
Christ Church Project
christ-church-riverdale

Christ Church, Riverdale, NY Restoration of Decorative Finishes Project

Pennsylvania State Capitol Fourth Floor North Project
PA cap 4th fl

Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA Fourth Floor North Project

National Building Museum Project
National Building Museum

National Building Museum, Washington, DC Great Hall Columns Project

The Horace Memorial Bushnell Project
Bushnell Theater Dome

The Horace Memorial Bushnell, Hartford, CT Dome & Cupola Project

2001
Award of Merit, AIA New York State
christ-church-riverdale

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
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

Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT Casino Decorative Finishes Project

Stadium Theatre Project
decorative painting

Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket, RI Stadium Theatre Decorative Finishes Restoration Project

ICC/USC/CW Building Restoration Project
ICC

ICC/USC/CW Building, Washington, DC Decorative Finishes Restoration Project

U.S. Treasury Building Project
US Treasury Building Interior Restoration

U.S. Treasury Building, Washington, DC Building I Project

Most Holy Trinity Church Project
Most Holy Trinity Church

Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, CT Decorative Finishes Project

2002
Enon Baptist Church Project
Enon Baptist Church

Enon Baptist Church, Supply, VA Church Decorative Finishes Project

State Historic Preservation Award, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
Stadium+pilaster_ceiling

2002 State Historic Preservation Award, Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission For the Stadium Theatre Project, Woonsocket, RI

Warner Theater Project
Warner Theater

Warner Theater, Erie, PA Restoration of all designs and motifs for the 1931 Art Deco Theater Project

Pennsylvania State Capitol Room 139 Project
PA state Cap Room 139

Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA Room 139 Woodwork and Conservation Project

2003
Yale University Sprague Hall Project
Yale Sprague Hall

Yale University, New Haven, CT Sprague Hall Project

Culinary Institute of America Project
John-Canning-Culinary-Institute-of-America-Restoration

Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY Farquharson Hall Project

2004
University of Michigan Project
Hill Auditorium

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Hill Auditorium Project

Hendrick’s County Courthouse Project
Hendrick's County Courthouse

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

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
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. 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
Victorian Society in America

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
DesignAwardsLogo

2004 Designer of the Year for Connecticut, 50th Anniversary of Interior Design Magazine

Ribbon Cutting at 150 Commerce Court
Ribbon Cutting

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- Sargent Gallery

Boston Public Library, Boston, MA Sargent Gallery Decorative Architectural Surfaces Project

2005
Harvard University Widner Library Project
Widener-Library-Harvard

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Widner Library Project

Church of the Ascension Project
Church of the Ascension

Church of the Ascension, New York, NY Church Decorative Painting and Plaster Restoration Project

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Project
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA Restoration of Decorative Finishes Project

Howard M. Metzenbaum Courthouse Project
Howard M. Metzenbaum Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse

Howard M. Metzenbaum Courthouse, Cleveland, OH Metzenbaum Courthouse Historic Finishes Reinstatement Project

Traditional Building Palladio Award for Restoration & Renovation
Widener Memorial Library Project at Harvard University,

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
Hill Auditorium

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

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
John-Canning-State-Theatre-Bay-City-Restoration-500px

State Theatre, Bay City, MI Decorative Finishes Restoration Project

2006
US Treasury Building Phase IV Project
US Treasury 2nd Floor West Lobby

US Treasury Building, Washington, DC Phase IV  2nd Floor West Lobby Project

Excellence in Floor Covering Award, Connecticut Floor Covering Association
St. Peter Claver Church

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
Trinity Church Boston

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
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
Howard M. Metzenbaum Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse

2006 Preservation Award, Cleveland Restoration Society For the Howard M. Metzenbaum Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse Project, Cleveland, OH

Colonial Theatre Project
Colonial Theatre Restoration

Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield, MA Colonial Theatre Plaster Project

Metropolitan Theatre Project
Metropolitan Theatre Restoration

Metropolitan Theatre, Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Theatre Restoration Project

Doris Duke’s Shangri La- Playhouse Project
Doris Duke’s Shangri La

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
Trinity Church Boston

2006 National Preservation Award, National Trust for Historic Preservation For the Trinity Church Project, Boston, MA

2007
Virginia State Capitol Project
John-Canning-Virginia-State-Capitol-Restoration

Virginia State Capitol, Richmond, VA Restoration and Conservation of Palladian-style Statehouse Project

John Meets the Queen
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
Secretary of War Suite - EEOB

Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC Secretary of War Suite Restoration Project

Honor Award for Historic Preservation, Historic Hawaii Foundation
Shangri-La-cornice-Stencil

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

Capitol Hotel Restoration, Littlerock, AK Hotel Lobby Plaster Project

2008
Minnesota State Capitol Project
MN State Capitol

Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul, MN State Capitol Third Floor Corridors Restoration Project

The Philadelphia Inquirer Article on the Philadelphia Academy of Music
Ballroom returning to its former glory

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 of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Shrine Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosee, WI New Church Interior Decorative Finishes Project

Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum Library Project
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion

Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk, CT Library Ceiling Conservation and Woodwork Restoration Project

West Virginia Governor’s Mansion Project
WV Gov Mansion

West Virginia Governor's Mansion, Charleston,WV Decorative Painting of the Living Room and Reception Room Mansion Project

White House Recognition Award
Secretary of War Suite - EEOB

2008 White House Recognition Award For the Secretary of War Suite Eisenhower Executive Office Building Project, Washington, DC

Hulihee Palace Project
John-Canning-Hulihee-Palace-Restoration

Hulihee Palace, Kailua-Kona, HI Plaster Restoration Project

2009
John Receives Honary AIA Status
John Honorary AIA

In 2009 John was one of the 11 people welcomed into the American Institute of Architects (AIA) family. Although not architects by profession, AIA recognized their contributions & service in the field of architecture with the title of Honorary AIA.  John is the only decorative painter in North America honored.

Excellence in Construction Award
Hollander Center

2009 Excellence in Construction Award For the Betty Ruth and Milton B. Hollander Foundation Center Project, Hartford, CT

Philadelphia Academy of Music Project
Philidelphia Academy of Music

Philadelphia Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA Ballroom Restoration Project

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Suites Projects
EEOB Suites

Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Washington, DC Decorative Paint Restoration Project for EEOB Suites 228, 234

Shubert Theatre Project
ShubertAudienceOverviewFeaturedImage

Shubert Theatre, New Haven, CT Plaster & Decorative Finishes Project

West Virginia Governor’s Mansion Mural Project
WV Governor's Mansion

West Virginia Governor's Mansion, Charleston,WV Mansion Dining Room Murals Project

Waterbury City Hall Dome Project
Waterbury City Hall Dome

Waterbury City Hall, Waterbury, CT Dome Cupula Gilding Project

2010
The Wall Street Journal Article on The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Wall Street Journal -A Return to Grace

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
The Academy of Music, Ballroom Preservation Project

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
Hollander Foundation Center

2010 Build Connecticut Award, Association of General Contractors For the Hollander Foundation Center Project, Hartford, CT

Award of Merit, Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation
Hollander Foundation Center

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 Private Residence, Brookline, MA

2010 Dream Homes Awards, Classical Home of the Year For a Private Residence Project, Brookline, MA

Louis Kahn Bathhouse Project
Louis Kahn Bath House

Louis Kahn Bathhouse, Ewing, N Recreation of the Original Louis Kahn Mural Design Project

Kansas State Capitol Project
Kansas State Capitol-Lobby

Kansas State Capitol, Topeka, KS Plaster Restoration Project

Eno Memorial Hall Project
Eno Memorial Hall After

Eno Memorial Hall, Simsbury, CT Cupula Gilding Project

St. Cecilia Project
t. Cecilia Church, Boston, MA

St. Cecilia, Boston, MA Church Interior Restoration Project

Waterbury City Hall Project
waterbury city hall

Waterbury City Hall, Waterbury, CT Historic Interior Finishes Project

2011
AIA Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture
Academy of Music Ballroom, Philadelphia

2011 AIA Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture For the Academy of Music Project, Philadelphia, PA

University of Virginia- Garret Hall Project
Garrett Hall Project Feature

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Garret Hall - Plaster Stabilization Project

Durability + Design Article on Waterbury City Hall
Waterbury City Hall - Durability & Design

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 Sprague Hall

Yale University Summer Music School, Norfolk, CT Summer Music School Morse Recital Hall, Sprague Hall Project

Merit Award, CT Trust for Historic Preservation
John-Canning-Waterbury-City-Hall-Restoration-500px

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
garrett+hall+ceiling

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Garret Hall - Decorative Finishes Project

Old South Church Project
old south church

Old South Church, Boston, MA Church Decorative Painting and Plaster Repairs Project

Wadsworth Atheneum Renovation Project
Wadsworth Atheneum

Wadsworth Atheneum Renovation, Hartford, CT Plaster Restoration Project for the Second Floor Gallery Spaces and Grand Hall Gallery

2012
The Cosmos Club Ballroom Project
Cosmo Club

The Cosmos Club, Washington,DC Ballroom Decorative Finishes Restoration Project

Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Award
Cosmos Club, Warne Ballroom

2012 Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Award For the Cosmos Club, Warner Ballroom Project, Washington, DC

Independence Hall Project
Independence Hall

Independence Hall, Wheeling, WV Decorative Finishes Project for the Third Floor Court Room and Entrance Hall

Stanford White Award, ICAA New York Region
Basilica of St. John the Evangelist, Stamford, CT

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 Excecutive Branch - Navy Dome

Eisenhower Executive Branch, Washington,DC Navy Dome Project

Preservation Achievement Award, Boston Preservation Alliance
St. Cecilia Church, Boston, MA

2012 Preservation Achievement Award, Boston Preservation Alliance For the St. Cecilia Church Project, Boston, MA

2013
Massachusetts Institute of Technology- Building Rotunda Project
MIT Neoclassical Architecture

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA MIT - Building Rotunda Project

Indiana University Project
Alumni Hall, Indiana University Restoration

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN Indiana University's Alumni Hall Project

Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
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 - Lincoln Ballroom

Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Lincoln Ballroom Decorative Finishes Project

Cambridge Preservation Award
MIT Neoclassical Architecture

2013 Cambridge Preservation Award For the Building 10, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Project, Cambridge, MA

Bulfinch Award, ICAA New England Region
2013BulfinchAward John Canning

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

Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich, CT Church Decorative Finishes, New Design and New Murals Project

New Haven Courthouse Project
New Haven Courthouse

New Haven Court House, New Haven, CT New Haven Courthouse Plaster Services Project

2014
National Archives Museum Project
National Archives Museum

National Archives Museum, Washington, DC Half Dome Trompe l’oeil Mural & Decorative Painting Project

Connecticut Preservation Award of Merit
Cathedral of St. Patrick’s, Norwich, CT

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
CT-Old-Statehouse-Architectural-Gilding---Dome

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
Cathedral of St. Patrick’s

2014 AGC of CT Industry Recognition Award For the Cathedral of St. Patrick’s Project, Norwich, CT

Saugatuck Congregational Church Project
Saugatuck Congregational Church

Saugatuck Congregational Church, Westport, CT Church Plaster Restoration Project

John Canning & Co. New Logo
logo-creation

John Canning & Co., Cheshire, CT Director of Art Creates the New Canning Logo

Connecticut Magazine Article on the Shrine of Saint Anne
Shrine of Saint Anne in Waterbury Embodies More Than One Holiday Story _ THE CONNECTICUT STORY Connecticut Magazine

Connecticut Magazine - The Connecticut Story November 2014 - Shrine of Saint Anne in Waterbury Embodies More Than One Holiday Story Article

Yarmouth New Church Project
Types of Historic Paint

Yarmouth New Church, Yarmouthport, MA Plaster Stabilization and Repair, Historic Finishes Conservation and Decorative Painting Project

Boston College – St. Mary’s Chapel Project
John Canning St Marys Chapel Boston College Restoration

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA St. Mary's Chapel Project

Yale University-Sterling Memorial Library Project
Sterling Memorial Library Nave

Yale University Sterling Memorial Library, New Haven, CT Sterling Memorial Nave Restoration Project

2015
The Formation of Canning Liturgical Arts ( CLA )
CLA logo

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 State House Old Senate Chamber

Maryland Statehouse, Annapolis, MD Old Senate Chamber Restoration Project to restore the 1700s plaster walls and ornament.

Boston College – Gasson Hall Project
John Canning Gasson Hall Boston College Restoration

Boston College, Boston, MA Gasson Hall Restoration Project

St. Mary’s Church Project
StMarys willimantic

St. Mary's Church, Willimantic, CT Church Painting and Plaster Restoration Project

Newton Preservation Award: Institutional Sustainability and Preservation
St. Mary’s Hall at Boston College, MA

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
St. Mary’s Hall at Boston College, MA

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 chapin hall

Williams College, Williamstown, MA Chapin Hall Historic Ceiling and Walls Decorative Finishes Project

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Building #6 Project
MIT Build #6 Lobby

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA Historic Preservation and Restoration Project of Building #6 Lobby

Horace Bushnell Memorial Theater Project
bushnell dome

Horace Bushnell Memorial Theater, Hartford, CT Horace Bushnell Memorial Theater Dome Restoration Project

2016
War Memorial & Performing Arts Center Project
Veterans War Memorial & Performing Arts Center

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 Kelsey Room

Thomas Edison College, Trenton, NJ Kelsey Room Project

Harvard University Vanderbilt Hall Rotunda Project
Harvard University Medical School- Vanderbilt Hall Rotunda

Harvard University Medical, Boston, MA Harvard Medical School Vanderbilt Hall Rotunda Ceiling Conservation Project

St. Patrick’s Church Project
Saint Patrick’s Church, Lowell, MA

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
St. Mary’s Hall at Boston College, MA

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
LSD temple Farmington

LDS Temple, Farmington, CT Temple Decorative Finishes Project

Good Work: Masters of the Building Arts
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 & American Focus,  directed by Academy Award winning filmmakers,  Marjorie Hunt, PhD. & Paul Wagner, features 10 artisans, all masters of their crafts including John Canning & Jacqueline Canning-Riccio.

The Mark Twain House & Museum Project
Mark Twain house & Museum

The Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, CT Mahogany Suite Restoration Project

75 State Street Project
Boston State Street Building

75 State Street, Boston, MA Gold Leaf Project

The Cosmos Club Main Lobby Project
Cosmo Club Main Lobby

The Cosmos Club, Washington, DC Main Lobby Restoration Project

St. Theresa’s Church Project
St theresa belleview

St. Theresa's Church, Belleview, FL Simulated Mosaic Stations of the Cross Project

Harvard University Gordon Hall Project
Harvard University - Gordon Hall

Harvard University, Boston, MA Gordon Hall Stone Painting Project

2017
Hopedene Mansion Project
Hopedene Mansion

Hopedene Mansion, Newport, RI Hopedene Library Decorative Finishes Restoration Project

Grant County Courthouse Project
How to prepare for a paint investigation

Grant County Courthouse, Elbow Lake, MN Preservation and Restoration Project of Interior Decorative Elements on the Second Floor

Archdiocese of Military Chapel Project
Archdiocese Military Chapel

Archdiocese of Military Chapel, Washington, DC Chapel Redesign Project  

Michigan State Capitol Project
Michigan State Capitol

Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, MI State Capitol Plaster Ceiling Project

Old South Meeting House Project
Old South Meeting House

Old South Meeting House, Boston, MA Exhibit Hall Ceiling Project

Sri Ramaunaja Shrine Temple Project
Sri Ranganatha Hindu Dome Gilding

Sri Ramaunaja  Shrine Temple, Pomona, NY Temple Gilding Project

Our Lady of the Elms College Project
Our Lady of the Elms Chapel

Our Lady of the Elms College, Chicopee, MA Chapel Conservation of Decorative Elements and Decorative Paint Project

Preservation Achievement Award, Boston Preservation Alliance
Harvard Medical School, Gordon Hall

2017 Preservation Achievement Award, Boston Preservation Alliance For the Harvard Medical School, Gordon Hall Project, Boston, MA

Church of the Assumption Project
Church of assumption ansonia

Church of the Assumption, Ansonia, CT Church Stations of the Cross Project

Harvard University Bio Labs Project
harvard bio labs

Harvard University, Boston, MA Bio Labs OEB/MEB Common Space Specialty Finishes Conservator Services Project

St. Theresa’s Our Lady of Fatima Chapel Project
SaintTeresa Our Lady of Fatima Chapel

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
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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 Cosmos Club, Warne Ballroom, Washington, DC

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 Gordon Hall, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

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
New Haven Courthouse

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 Theater Overview Feautred Image

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 Saint Patrick’s Church, Lowell, MA

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 Saint Patrick’s Church, Lowell, MA

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

Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Conservation of Historic Artwork and Plaster Repair Project

Trinity Church Project
Trinity Church Boston

Trinity Church, Boston, MA Trinity Church’s Central Tower Project

University of New Hampshire Project
Hamilton Smith Hall Preservation Project

University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH University of New Hampshire, Smith Hall Murals Project

St. Mary’s Church Project
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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
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St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Knoxville, TN Church Aspe Design and Decorative Finishes Project

First Church of Christ Project
First Church of Christ

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

UCONN Harford Times, Hartford, CT Stabilization Repairs and Conservation Project for Sgraffito Mural

Karnes City Courthouse Project
Karnes County Courtroom

Karnes City Courthouse, Karnes City, MO Acoustic Plaster and Finishes Project

Yale Club of New York City Project
Main Lounge, The Yale Club of New York City

Yale Club of New York City, New York, NY Yale Club Lounge Restoration Project

2018
National Trust for Historic Preservation Article on the Luzerne County Courthouse
National Trust Inside the Detailed Conservation of a 1909 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

St. Panteleimon Russian Orthodox Church, Hartford, CT Exterior Dome Gilding Project

Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Knoxville, TN Church Decorative Painting Project

East Haddam Town Hall Project
east haddm town hall

East Haddam Town Hall, East Haddam, CT Town Hall Mural Restoration Project

Yale University SML – Manuscripts & Archives Project
Yale Library Ceiling Featured Image

Yale University Sterling Memorial Library, New Haven, CT Sterling Memorial Library - Manuscripts & Archives Project

Luzerne County Courthouse Project
Luzerne-County-Courthouse

Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA Courthouse Project

St. Anne’s Church Project
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St. Anne's Church, New Britain, CT Church Stations of the Cross Project

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Project
Bascillica of the Immaculate Conception, Waterbury CT

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Waterbury, CT Baldacchino Decorative Finishes Project

Grant County Courthouse Project
Grant County Courthouse

Grant County Courthouse, Elbow Lake, MN Commissioners Room Restoration Project

Presbyterian Church on the Green Project
Presbyterian Church on Green

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 Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA

2018 Trumbauer Award given by the Philadelphia ICAA Chapter For the Luzerne County Courthouse Project, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Pilgrim Hall Museum Project
Pillgrim Hall Museum

Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth, MA Steinway Library Restoration Project

First Parish Project
first parish

First Parish, Cambridge, MA Plaster Consolidation and Stabilization Project

Missouri Supreme Court Division I Project
MO supreme court

Missouri Supreme Court Division I, Jefferson City, MO Division 1 Decorative Paint Project

Lyon County Courthouse Project
Lyon County Courthouse mural

Lyon County Courthouse, Rock Rapids, IA Mural Conservation Project

AGC BuildCT Small Renovation Award
Mark Twain house & Museum

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 Parish, Lowell MA

St. Patrick's Church, Lowell, MA Comprehensive Historic Restoration and Conservation Project

Mahaiwe Theater Sail Vault Project
Mahaiwe Theater -vault

Mahaiwe Theater, Great Barrington, MA Sail Vault Decorative Finishes Restoration Project

Yale University Law Library Project
Yale Law Library

Yale University, New Haven, CT Yale Law Library Ceiling Restoration Project

Yale University SSS 102 Renovation Project
Yale SSS 102 Renovation

Yale University, New Haven, CT Yale SSS 102 Renovation Woodwork  Conservation Project

Yale University SML DH Lab Project
Yale SML DH Lab

Yale University, New Haven, CT Yale SML DH Lab Historic Woodwork Finishes Conservation Project

Yale University Evans Hall Project
Yale Evans Hall

Yale University, New Haven, CT Evans Hall Plaster Project

Smithsonian Magazine Article on Good Work: Masters of the Building Arts
In a New Film Smithsonian Magazine

Smithsonian Magazine October 2018-In a New Film, Master Artisans Share Their Passion for the Labors They Love Article

Bigelow Chapel Project
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Bigelow Chapel, Cambridge, MA Bigelow Chapel Rose Window Project

2019
American Institute for Economic Research Project
AIER Ceiling

American Institute for Economic Research, Great Barrington, MA Parlor Ornamental Ceiling Decorative Finishes Project

University of Virginia Pavilion Woodgraining Project
UVA woodgraining

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Pavilion Woodgraining Project

Hartford Judicial Courthouse Project
restoration for Hartford Judicial Courthouse

Hartford Judicial Courthouse, Hartford, CT Plaster and Artistic Painting Project  

St. Catherine of Siena Project
Saint Catherine of Siena, Trumbull CT

St. Catherine of Siena, Trumbull, CT Beautifying the Church Interior Project

Kansas State University -Hale Library Project
KSU-hale library

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 Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA

2019 Traditional Building Palladio Award for Craftsmanship For the Luzerne County Courthouse Project, Wilkes-Barre, PA

St. Joseph Project
St Joseph

St. Joseph, Somerville, MA Restoration of Decorative Paint Scheme Project

Fulton County Courthouse 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 & Paul

Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church, Ansonia, CT Church Plaster and Paint Project

St. Thomas More Church Steeple Project
St. Thomas More Gold Cross

St. Thomas More Church, Darien, CT Steeple Gilding Project

Trinity Church Mural Project
Trinty Church's St. Gaudens mural

Trinity Church,  Boston, MA St. Gaudens Mural Conservation Project

St. Agnes Plaster Stabilization Project
St. Agnes

St. Agnes Church, Reading, MA Plaster Stabilization Project

Yale University Bass Library Project
yale bass library

Yale University, New Haven, CT Bass Library Ceiling Project

St. Thomas More Church Project
St. Thomas More, Darien, CT

St. Thomas More Church, Darien, CT Church Interior Decorative Finishes Project

Hillsdale College Christ Chapel Project
Christ Chapel by Duncan G. Stroik Architect PHOTO CREDIT: © Francis Dzikowski/OTTO

Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI Christ Chapel Decorative Painting Project

David’s Receives APT Professional Recognition
APT-2019-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.

Washington Union Station Legionnaire Statues Project
Washington DC’s Union Station

Washington Union Station, Washington, DC Legionnaire Statues Conservation and Restoration Project

Saint Vincent de Paul Church Project
St Vincent de Paul

Saint Vincent de Paul Church, Philadelphia, PA Historic Paint Investigation and Mockup Treatment Project

2020
Fox Theatre Project
Foxtheatre-plaster

The Fox Theatre, Atlanta,GA Plaster Consolidation for the Open-Air Ticket Lobby Ceiling and Plaster Hexagon Panels

Kings Chapel Project
Kings chapel

Kings Chapel, Boston, MA Kings Chapel Plaster Project

Best of Cheshire Awards
John Canning & Co. Studio

2020 Best of Cheshire Awards, for Best Art Restoration Studio

Luzerne County Courthouse Floor Project
LCCH Marble Floors

Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA Marble Floor Cleaning and Refinishing Project

The Old Steinway Building: 111 West 57 Street Project
Old Steinway 111-W57th-Street_Rotunda

The Old Steinway Building, New York, NY Steinway Hall Rotunda Restoration Project

Great American Stations Article On Washington Union Station
Washington Union Station Statues Restored – Great American Stations-article

Great American Stations March 2020 Washington Union Station Statues Restored Article

AGC BuildCT Award for Specialty Interiors
2020 AGC BuildCT Award for Specialty Interiors St. Thomas More, Darien, CT

2020 AGC BuildCT Award for Specialty Interiors For the St. Thomas More Church Project, Darien, CT

Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit
First Congregational Church of West Haven

2020 Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit For the First Congregational Church of West Haven Project, West Haven, CT

Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit
Mark Twain House

2020 Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit For The Mahogany Suite Project At The Mark Twain House, Hartford, CT

Forbes Article on Steinway Hall
Forbes New York’s Landmarked 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
Mark Twain House

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 exterior

Washington Union Station, Washington, DC Restoration of Historic Vestibules and Exterior Legionnaires Project

St. Elizabeth Center Project
St Elizabeth Center

St. Elizabeth Center, Washington, DC Fireplace Faux Finishing Project

Architectural Digest Article on Steinway Hall
The Rotunda at Manhattan's Historic Steinway Hall Shines Again _ Architectural Digest- June 2020

Architectural Digest June 2020 - The Rotunda at Manhattan's Historic Steinway Hall Shines Again Article

Bulfinch Award for Craftsmanship/Artisanship, ICAA New England Region
Mark Twain House

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
Fulton County Courthouse Preservation Project

2020 Heritage Ohio Best Public Building Rehabilitation Award For The Fulton County Courthouse Project, Wauseon, OH

ABC Connecticut, Excellence in Construction Award
The Church of St. Michael the Archangel

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)
The Digital Humanities Lab Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University

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
Mark Twain House

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
NC state capitol

North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh, NC Paint and Plaster Restoration Project

Trinity on the Green Project
Trinity on the Green

Trinity on the Green, New Haven, CT Masonry Repair Project

The Fox Theatre Project
Fox Theatre

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 Dome

First Church of Merrimack, Merrimack, NH Gilding Church Dome Project

New London City Hall Project
New London City Hall

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 Presbyterian Church, Bryn Mawr, PA Church Plaster Restoration and Stone Cleaning Project

St. Mary – Saint Catherine Parish Project
St. Mary / St. Catherine

St. Mary - Saint Catherine Parish, Boston, MA Interior Finishes Project

Henry Ford Estate Main Hall Project
Henry Ford Estate ( Main Hall)

Henry Ford Estate, Dearborn, MI Wood Cleaning & Conservation Main Hall Project

National Catholic Register Article on St. Mary Church
A Visit to St. Mary Church, First Parish of Blessed Michael McGivney_ National Catholic Register

National Catholic Register November 2020 - A Visit to St. Mary Church, First Parish of Blessed Michael McGivney Article

2021
St. Timothy Winston Salem Project
St. Timothy Winston Salem

St. Timothy Winston Salem, NC Decorative Painting and Artwork Project

Henry Ford Estate Dining Room Project
Henry Ford dining room

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.
Christ Chapel Limestone

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
Mark Twain House

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

Corpus Christi, South Riding, VA Marbleizing Project  

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Campus Project
Dr. Martin Luther King jr. Campus

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Campus, Hartford, CT Window Restoration Project

Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) Merit Award, Large K-12 Schools Category
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Campus

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 320 york st

Yale University, New Haven, CT 320 York Street Woodwork and Plaster Restoration Project

Henry Ford Estate Projects
Henry Ford Estate

Henry Ford Estate, Dearborn, MI Field Room & Changing Room Projects

Preservation Connecticut Janet Jainschigg Award
2021 Janet Jainschigg Award for Preservation Professionals

2021 Preservation Connecticut Janet Jainschigg Award for Preservation Professionals

New Britain Museum of American Art, Landers House Project
Landers House

New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT Landers House Woodwork Project

Langham Hotel Gilding Project
langham hotel gliding

Langham Hotel, Boston, MA Gilding Project for Various Hotel Spaces

2021 Bulfinch Award for Craftsmanship/Artisanship
2021 bulfinch award

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
Award Certificate - Farrell Library - Riley County 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 -Yes, that's stenciled 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 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".

Traditional Building Magazine Article -Master Artisan John Canning
Traditional Building Article- Master Artisan John Canning

Traditional Building Magazine Article -Master Artisan John Canning Traditional Building Magazine, December Issue The featured interview 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 to become a renowned expert.

2022
Fairfield Citizen Article on First Church of Christ
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  

Thomas Aquinas College Project
Thomas Aquinas Chapel

Thomas Aquinas College Phase II, Northfield, MA New Design, Decorative Painting & Finishes and Gilding Project

Connecticut Explored Magazine Spring 2022 Preserving Craftsmanship Issue
CT Explored Magazine- 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 some of the work of John Canning & Co.

2022 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
2022 Lucy Moses Award -Trinity Church Wall Street

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 Union Station Article The Hill Is Home, April Article, Union Station Graffiti Repairs Finished in Early April Main Hall of Washington Union Station, vandalism took place at the exterior & interior masonry of the station, so we were called upon to assist in the graffiti repairs.

2022 Connecticut Preservation Award
CT Preservation Award for MLK

2022 Connecticut Preservation Merit Award For the Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus project in Hartford, CT.

Virginia State Capitol House & Senate Project
VA State Capitol

Virginia State Capitol House & Senate Historic Restoration of Decorative Paint and Plaster Project

Old Saybrook Ghost Sign Restoration Project
Ghost Sign Featured Image

Old Saybrook Ghost Sign, Old Saybrook, CT This was the completion of the final phase of the Ghost sign restoration project. Reconstruction of the sign involved many steps including assessment, consolidation, color matching and repainting/replicating the mural.

Washington Union Station Main & West Halls Project
Washington Union Station Historic Masonry & Finishes in the Main Hall & West Hall 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 - Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel project at Thomas Aquinas College

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 - Yale University's Schwarzman Center

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

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

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-Yale University's Schwarzman Center

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 Article Old Steinway Rotunda

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

2023
History, 8 Secret Features of Grand Central Terminal
History -8 secrets 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
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 - 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 Traditional Building’s Palladio Award for Restoration and Renovation
2023 Traditional Building’s Palladio Award for Restoration and Renovation-Robert A.M. Stern Architect's Yale University's Schwarzman Center

2023 Traditional Building’s Palladio Award for Restoration and Renovation-Robert A.M. Stern Architect's Yale University's Schwarzman Center, New Haven, CT

2023 Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit
New London City Hall Press Release Photo (with logo)

2023 Preservation Connecticut Award of Merit for the Project at the New London City Hall in New London, CT

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Project
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Restoration

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Hanover PA Restoration of Decorative Historic Finishes and, Fine Art Conservation Project

2023 AIA Connecticut Elizabeth Mills Brown Award of Excellence
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Campus Project

2023 AIA Connecticut Elizabeth Mills Brown Award of Excellence - JCJ Architecture Martin Luther King Jr. Campus, Hartford, CT

Who’s Who In Traditional Building
John Canning- Who's Who In Traditional Building

Who's Who In Traditional Building has listed 25 leaders who have made a difference in the world of traditional design and historic preservation- and our founder of the company, master craftsman  John Canning, is on that list.

Mellon Auditorium Project
Mellon Auditorium Felix Ian Paden Photographer

Mellon Auditorium, Washington, DC Historic Masonry Restoration and Cleaning, Restoration of Decorative Historic Finishes, and Architectural Gilding Project

2023 Preservation Massachusetts Award
preservation MA award

2023 Preservation Massachusetts Award -Shawmut Construction Boston Huntington Theatre, Boston, MA

2023 Bulfinch Award for Historic Preservation
Bulfinch 2023 Award

2023 Bulfinch Award for Historic Preservation, ICAA New England Region St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Boston, MA