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Custom pieces installed in sidewalk in front of Keith-Albee
The 700 poundmarble center of the medallion in front of the Keith Albee is carefully moved into place by workers from Hager Construction and Central Masonry Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009.
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HUNTINGTON -- Custom pieces of white, black and red granite were delivered to 4th Avenue in Huntington on Thursday to be installed in the sidewalk in front of the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center.
The granite pieces are part of the city's Old Main Corridor project along 4th Avenue between 8th and 10th streets. The project aims to provide a better link between Marshall University and the downtown.
Charles Holley, the city's director of planning and development, said the pieces were brought into the city and are being installed by Central Masonry Inc. out of Huntington.
Holley said a large piece of white granite has been etched and colored to match the stained glass ceiling in the historic theater. The piece will have red granite center with the initials "KA" etched into them. The outside and spokes of the piece will be made of black granite.
The installation should take a couple weeks, Holley said. As the Keith-Albee section is installed, Holley said the crew will be awaiting the arrival of the additional granite pieces to be installed in front of The Frederick building.
Holley said The Frederick's sidewalk will have the state seal and governor's seal etched into white granite and surrounded by black granite. All pieces are expected to be delivered and installed during the upcoming weeks.
