A large fire began in the kitchen in the east wing of the General Service Administration when rags soaked in combustible materials spontaneously ignited. The fire spread rapidly and within minutes the entire wing of the building was filled with smoke.
Within 48 hours, Minkoff Company was awarded a contract for the complete restoration of all fire-damaged areas. In creating elaborately detailed architectural plans, Minkoff Company extensively researched the original design of this historic 1916 structure; restoration work included the reconstruction of historic ornamental plaster and millwork.
