Showing posts with label Construction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Construction. Show all posts
10.07.2010
Construction Update 10/7/10
A chill is in the air as the new federal courthouse is buttoned up before winter. Enclosure began on the office portion of the building last week as panes of glass were lifted into place. The first photo is from late September, and the second photo is from October 4th.
7.18.2010
Construction Update 7/18/10
It's hard to believe that a year ago, this site was nothing more than a vacant lot with a perimeter fence and a job sign. Work continues to accelerate on the new courthouse, with precast panels taking shape on the north facade along 7th Avenue (bottom of below picture).
7.12.2010
Construction Update 7/12/10
A little over a month after heavy steel was completed for the new Federal Courthouse, work continues to fireproof the structure and build interior walls. Exterior precast panels should be erected in the near future.
Interior walls being constructed on the west half of the building. This space will contain courtrooms as well as the vertical glass atrium overlooking downtown Cedar Rapids.
Work continues on the Human Services Building. In the distance, the old Sinclair property continues to be razed; the century-old smokestack is scheduled to come down in stages starting next week.
Interior walls being constructed on the west half of the building. This space will contain courtrooms as well as the vertical glass atrium overlooking downtown Cedar Rapids.
Work continues on the Human Services Building. In the distance, the old Sinclair property continues to be razed; the century-old smokestack is scheduled to come down in stages starting next week.
6.22.2010
Construction Update 6/22/10
US Courthouse
Human Services Building
In other news, it appears as if efforts to save the Sinclair smokestack may be winding down. A recent structural survey found that the upper 100 feet of the historic smokestack's bricks would need to be removed by hand and be rebuilt, potentially totaling $740,000. Currently only about $150,000-200,000 is available through FEMA's historic preservation fund. While I hope they can pull it off and preserve a piece of Cedar Rapids history, the smokestack's fate is not looking too bright.
Human Services Building
In other news, it appears as if efforts to save the Sinclair smokestack may be winding down. A recent structural survey found that the upper 100 feet of the historic smokestack's bricks would need to be removed by hand and be rebuilt, potentially totaling $740,000. Currently only about $150,000-200,000 is available through FEMA's historic preservation fund. While I hope they can pull it off and preserve a piece of Cedar Rapids history, the smokestack's fate is not looking too bright.
6.03.2010
Construction Update 6/3/10
Steel is finally complete for the new US Courthouse in downtown Cedar Rapids. The last beam was lifted into place this afternoon on the southeast corner of the building.
Progress continues on the Human Services Building on 8th Ave. SE near 3rd St. SE
Progress continues on the Human Services Building on 8th Ave. SE near 3rd St. SE
