MasterPlan
We are making progress on MasterPlan! I will be regularly updating this page. If you have questions about what's happening or if your favorite door is usable, check here first! Thank you for your patience and generosity as we strengthen our foundations for the future!
Howie

Week of September 3
Friday, September 03, 2010
Landscaped areas continue to be completed.
Rotunda dome in early stages of artistic painting.
Stucco about to be applied to ceiling of south drive thru.
Masons wash brick work.
Slate being laid in south foyers.
New light poles (foreground) being installed on south lot.
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Week of August 20
Friday, August 20, 2010
New planters are installed along Tyler Street.




Arvis Stewart installs the stained glass windows in the new rotunda this week.











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Week of August 17
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Work continues on the three south foyers.
The circular drive on the south side receives 100 yards of concrete. The orange tubing is part of the heating system.
Electricians install fixtures on top of the new rotunda.
New trees planted on Harrison Street.
Exterior lighting is beginning to take shape.
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Week of August 6
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Brick being cleaned as new bald cypress trees stand in the background
Red iron beams set the structure for the new south drop off.
Large bald cypress planted north of Family Life Center.
Is he going to jump or is he inspecting the new fountain?
New circular drive takes shape.
Pavers being laid underneath rotunda.
Week of July 15
Thursday, July 15, 2010
New paver pattern emerges underneath arcades.
Walls going up bordering new drive thru.
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Week of June 25
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Jerry Haning, construction manager, and Kathy discuss masonry work.
Looking upward in rotunda.
Heating tubes being located beneath arched walkways.
East side arches complete.
Construction begins on the south drive through.
Electrician suspended from bell tower to install additional lighting.
Crane lifts beam for foyer over the rotunda.
Work on the south side continues.
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Week of June 11
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Landscaping continues on the west (Harrison Street) side.
Cleaning crews prepare cast stone.
Work continues on new foyers.

East Foyer (closest to Tyler Street)

Middle foyer

Middle foyer

West foyer (closest to Harrison Street at the triple doors)
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Week of June 4
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Pavers continue to be laid.
Work continues on the interior of the rotunda.
The walkways and arches are taking shape.
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Week of May 28
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Rotunda finally receives steel for roof.
Flashing continues to be installed around the pavilions.
Barrel ceiling installed in curving arched walkway.
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Week of May 21
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Construction begins on the last of three new foyers on the south side of the main buildings.
Work continues on the middle foyer on the south side.
Final pieces of cast stone are placed on the rotunda.
Paver crew continues to cover the ground in brick pattern.
Like icing a cake, a mason puts mortar in the joints between the cast stone.
Bricks continue to be washed.
Ground cover is planted around the trees along Tyler Street.
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