Another view of the remains of the Bahr home after the fire on January 12, 1998.
 
 

The contents of Florence and Leonard Bahr's studio laid out on the ground and in a neighbor's garage preparatory to packing for removal to the Maryland State Archives.
 
 
 
 

Conservator Hanna Szczepanowska removing water soaked sketch from its matting.
 
 

Above and below: Director of Appraisal and Preservation Kevin Swanson removing fire-damaged artwork from its frame.

After the artwork was dried, it was packaged in acid -free folders and boxes and loaded onto carts for temporary storage.
 
 

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