Albany High School Blueprints

In July, 2013, University Libraries asked its Preservation Department to assess and flatten eighteen tightly-rolled original blueprints of Albany High School to assist architects in the University's renovation of the recently-acquired building. The following exhibit shows some of the steps taken by Preservation Department staff to prepare these blueprints.

Wrapped original blueprints from Albany High School Unwrapped, tightly-rolled blueprints Smoke sponge and rolled blueprint during dry cleaning Smoke sponge and partially-cleaned blueprint Larger blueprint pieces gathered in box Karen holding smaller brittle blueprint pieces Documents clipped to blueprints Detail of blueprints and contract documents Clips removed and placed next to documents Multiple blueprints under weights Separating flattened blueprints with blotter Transferring blueprint to mounting station Measuring and cutting mylar Using weights to secure mylar before taping Creating "L-sleeve" for presentation by taping mylar to blotter