Lion’s Head at the Homans Building was removed in one piece. ~Photos courtesy of MBTA

Wednesday, September 19, the Lion’s Head at the Homans Building removed successfully in one piece.

On Friday, as part of the Green Line Extension project’s commitment to historical preservation, a mold was made of the Lion’s Head at the Homans Building. The Homans Building is scheduled to be demolished in the coming weeks.  The building is very close to the future Green Line tracks, and land is needed for an electrical substation and other GLX-related infrastructure.

The goal was to remove the lion’s head from the building in one piece, but the mold was created as a ‘precautionary measure.’

The removed lion’s head and mold will be given to the City of Somerville.  This work is being monitored by the Somerville Historic Commission.  A work plan was presented and approved at a Historic Commission meeting.

MBTA General Manager Luis Manuel Ramirez commented on the project,   “From the very start of the Green Line Extension planning process, we have stressed the importance of working closely with the communities we’ll serve. This week’s preservation work reflects the MBTA’s desire to maintain strong partnerships with our GLX neighbors in Somerville.”

Removing the plaque.

Mold was made incase there was damage when removing.

Mold completed before the plaque was removed.