Slide show: “Images of Danville, Past and Present”

Published July 19, 2016 by Veronica Garabelli

Commercial lending and leasing services provider CIT has commissioned a collection of historic and new photography of the Danville-area, which are permanently on display at its Danville office.

The collection, entitled “Images of Danville, Past and Present,” was curated by Danville photographer Bobby Carlsen. It features restored historic images and new photography by Carlsen.The Danville Historical Society and the Schoolfield Museum contributed the historic photographs, which were digitally restored by Carlsen.

“CIT recently undertook a comprehensive renovation of the Danville facility as part of our lease renewal,” Rita Fletcher, executive vice president and chief operating officer of CIT Commercial Services, said in a statement. “As part of the renovation, we sought new artwork for the facility. Rather than use mass-market images, we partnered with local photographer Bobby Carlsen to showcase the Danville area’s rich history and vibrant present-day community, as well as CIT’s presence in the region throughout the years…”

The company, which has been at its Danville location since 1989, employs more than 180 people in the area.