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Franz Kline 'Lehighton' to be unveiled

If you’re in the Allentown area Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, you could have a chance to see a piece of Lehighton history in the final stages of restoration.

The Allentown Art Museum is preparing to unveil a mural of Lehighton done by famous artist and Lehighton High School alumnus Franz Kline.The mural will be unveiled on Sunday, as part of a day of free activities at the museum.The public is invited to watch today and Thursday as conservators complete the final stages of the restoration.Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., conservators will be unrolling the mural, stretching it on a canvas, and installing it in the museum’s Trexler Gallery.It is recommended that you call ahead to make sure work has not been completed. The number to call is 610-432-4333, ext. 110.