Restoration work set on President Harding’s tomb

MARION, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio tomb of Warren G. Harding, America’s 29th president, will undergo a couple of months of restoration work beginning July 6.

The Ohio Historical Society says a contractor will do cleaning and repairs on the marble burial site here, Harding’s hometown. Officials also say landscaping will be improved under the $256,000 contract.

A construction fence will limit public access to the outdoor tomb while the work is done.

The tomb was designed to resemble a Greek temple and has the graves of the president and first lady Florence Harding circled in tall columns.

Harding died in 1923 while still in office. The historical society wants the work finished in time for a ceremony on Harding’s birthday Oct. 11.