Archive for January, 2008

Peaks from Washington

January 23, 2008

peaks from Washington

Originally uploaded by tdlibrary

As the rafters fly up to the top of the library it presents a very interesting view from Washington Street.

Raising the Roof

January 15, 2008

Raising the Roof

Originally uploaded by tdlibrary

What delay? Less than a week after the Big Boom our courageous construction workers are at it again. I’m glad that it’s not my job to sit in the middle of that rafter.

Counting our blessings

January 15, 2008

Counting our blessings

Originally uploaded by tdlibrary

What could have been a major casualty to men and building caused relatively little damage. Thank goodness for insurance. A structural engineer will assess the damage and then repairs will be made.

The Big Boom

January 15, 2008

The Big Boom

Originally uploaded by tdlibrary

When the boom truck tipped over it was gossip heard around all of Lakeview. It even made the evening news! The “Daily News” proclaimed it as yet ‘Another Delay” in the library construction.

Library has been shafted…

January 7, 2008

elevator shaft
Originally uploaded by tdlibrary

…elevator shafted that is. The brick tower in this picture is where the service elevator to the basement is located. It sure beats carrying all that storage items up and down the stairs.

Joisting around

January 7, 2008

moving joists

Originally uploaded by tdlibrary

It’s a wet and rainy day but we were very pleased to see the guys out sorting and moving the roof joists around and getting ready to raise the roof!