Loretto Railcar Restoration

	Staff of Albert Michael's Gallery, Altoona (conservators) assess damage to leaded glass window from fire-damaged LORETTO. Photo by David Seidel		Detail of blistered paint from intense heat in pantry area of LORETTO. Photo by David Seidel
	Detail of charred Mahogany panels and trim in center lounge area of Loretto II. The doorway separated the lounge area from a berth section which was the central origin location of the fire from a candle on the berth seat cushions. Photo by David Seidel		Detail of charring to ceiling area of center lounge in Loretto II from the October 1983 fire, caused by teenage runaways who ignited upholstery from a candle on seat cushions. Photo by David Seidel
	Detail of the fire-damaged luxurious guest berth area adjacent to center lounge of Loretto II, origin location of a fire started by teenage runaways who broke into the car. A lighted candle on seat cushions has been accepted as the fire cause. Photo by David Seidel		View of center of car Lounge from guest berths area of Loretto II following a devastating October 1983 fire. These two areas received the most intense damage in the car. Berth area is origin site caused by illuminated candle on upholstery by teenage runaways. Photo by David Seidel
	Detail of center berth area and lounge room of Loretto II . Photo by David Seidel		Detail of center car guest berth adjacent to marble walled bath, after the fire of October 9, 1983. This area was central starting point of fire. Photo by David Seidel
	Loretto II following fire damage October 1983. View of dining table and lounge in center of car. Photo by David Seidel		Loretto II following fire damage October 1983. View of dining table and lounge in center of car. Photo by David Seidel
	Detail of fire damage to mahogany wood embellishments in Loretto II's guest berth area. October, 1983. Photo by David Seidel		Detail of charred mahogany woodwork with inlaid marquetry to doorway leading from center lounge to hallway toward bedrooms and parlor areas. Intense heat damaged and buckled walls that were not in direct contact with flame. Photo by David Seidel
	Exterior view of Loretto II following devastating fire of October 9, 1983 on the grounds of Altoona Railroader's Memorial Museum, just 3 years after the museum opening. Photo by David Seidel		Detail photograph of heat and smoke damage in parlor of LORETTO II. Photo by David Seidel.
	Detail of sofa in center lounge room of Loretto II following fire of Ocober 9, 1983. Note the charring to mahogany paneling and cabinetry above the headrest, characteristic of intense heat along the ceiling area. Photo by David Seidel.		Wall detail in center lounge room of Loretto II following fire damage of October 9, 1983. Photo by David Seidel.
	Johnstown Tribune Democrat Article. 10-9-83. David Seidel Collection.		"Vandals Damage Antique RR Car" Pittsburgh Press Article. 10-9-83. David Seidel Collection.

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