We sometimes make the decision not to restore something to its original condition so people can see how it aged or how the layers of history work in a place (of course, we only do this if it won’t cause further damage). Sometimes we have made decisions against restoration when we think there is an educational reason for leaving something in its current condition. For example, the ceiling mural in the boudoir was partially removed after a leak damaged the ceiling several years ago - we have chosen not to replace the canvas because it shows visitors the house’s steel and concrete construction and the story of how the water leak occurred also helps visitors understand the home’s balconies and gutter system. The Museum recently developed a master preservation plan with Quinn Evans Architects that identifies our most pressing conservation needs and will help us to raise money for those projects.