Stanley Chandelier construction progresses as re-opening day nears

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Stanley Chandelier construction progresses as re-opening day nears

By KRISTEN COPELAND

Story Created: Mar 25, 2008 at 12:28 PM EDT

Story Updated: Apr 1, 2008 at 7:06 PM EDT

UTICA - The Stanley Center for the Arts is looking brighter with each passing day. Now that it has the worlds largest chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

The 6,000 pound metal and acryllic fixture, designed by Meyda Lighting, is starting to take shape above the balcony. The chandelier is so big that it had to be delivered in 24 pieces, and it's custom fit to make history.

The design was fabricated to fit the décor of the Stanley Center for the Arts. Meyda Officials say the LED light bulbs in the chandelier will not have to be changed for 50 years.

With nine days to go, the chandelier will be unvieled to the public at the grand re-opening of the theater on April 3.

Friday, Mar 28 at 11:29 AM Etta Head wrote ...

Seems awfully heavy - was there a structural test done, considering all there was hanging was a single light bulb?

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Thursday, Mar 27 at 2:13 PM Question wrote ...

How much did the chandelier cost and how much taxpayer money was involved in the entire project?

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