HISTORIC RESTORATION
HISTORIC RESTORATION
continued from page 91 and we had to be really creative with this one,” Brad said. The terrazzo floors and tile walls needed to be patched. Lloyd had to find the original mine for the material to match the terrazzo floor. They went to Mexico to find the match for the tile. “Instead of removing and replacing the historic windows, we researched and figured out how to make the existing windows look brand new,” Brad said. “We sandblasted the windows with walnut shells. This was unheard of in Tucson at the time.” The process saved the City of Tucson a substantial amount of money while preserving the historic features of the Depot. For Brad, the extra work was worthwhile. “I can’t tell you how proud I am every time I see it.” Lloyd’s latest restoration endeavor is the historic Pima County Courthouse with its signature dome – a symbol of Tucson. “We’re remodeling the inside of the building while protecting the historic aspects,” Brad said. In the Dillinger Courtroom, which will serve as a museum, the woodwork, plaster ceilings and judge’s bench will be restored. There will also be an audio museum piece that will tell the history of the courthouse. Lloyd’s restoration work includes providing the owner with documentation of utilities and systems that are underground and in walls where they’re not visible. “When we build, we document everything. It’s part of turning over a project. We give them everything we can,” Brad said. The Lloyd’s long history in Tucson and their attachment to the community gives them a great appreciation for the buildings and their past stories. “We take a building with an iconic presence and make it safe and functional again,” Brad said. “We bring in a new heart and soul for the building.”
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UA DORM – YUMA HALL
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When I started working at Lloyd Construction, “ my father had passed away and my mother, sister,
and brothers eventually moved out of Arizona. At that time, I didn’t realize that I needed to fill a void. The folks at Lloyd Construction did just that. With support, strength, and compassion, they have empowered my growth as a person.
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