First Signs of Facade

To use a metaphor that a librarian would love, we have the book in hand. Now we need to cover it with a dust jacket. With the elevator enclosure intact, workers began constructing the facade. In this photo you can see the red shale stones that will cover the lower part of the elevator enclosure and which closely match the brown medina base stone found on the Albright.

Elevator Shaft Almost Finished

The elevator shaft itself is nearing completion.

Unusual view of the top of the shaft as taken from the roof of the Children's Library.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Wandering Windows

Today windows were removed as preparations continue for the 2nd Floor elevator entrance.



The windows, once removed, were temporarily propped against the microfilm cabinet. Note the reflection of the tracery window.



A worker removes the window from the 2nd Floor.

The window openings were covered with plywood to keep out the cool air and pigeons. Note the reflection of the tracery window on the cabinet. The shadow in lower portion of the reflection is either a hard-hatted construction worker with big ears or a lighthouse. We suspect the former.

"Good Job, Don!"

Today the contractor, in the person of "Don," broke through the wall into the 2nd Floor. This means that, for the first time in its 119 year history, the 2nd Floor of the Albright will soon be accessible to those who cannot climb the stairs. Check out these videos. In the inside video, note the patch of light that appears below the window (soon to be removed).

Elevator Enclosure Takes Shape

The elevator enclosure is making a rapid ascension.