July 15, 2003

July 14 Progress Map

July 14 Progress Map

The Last Piece of Bldg 5

The last piece of Bldg 5 toppled on July 14. It was part of a heat-treating oven that had put up such a fight with the demolition crew. They must be relieved to finally finish it off! View the slide show or examine individual pictures below.

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Last piece of Bldg 5 still standing.  But not for long!

Last piece of Bldg 5 still standing. But not for long!
(Jul 14)

Going, going, ...

Going, going, ...
(Jul 14)

Gone.

Gone.
(Jul 14)

Bldg 5 (at least above-ground part) is history.

Bldg 5 (at least above-ground part) is history.
(Jul 14)

Bldg 5 is gone.

Bldg 5 is gone.
(Jul 14)

Tidying up some Bldg 5 debris.

Tidying up some Bldg 5 debris.
(Jul 14)

July 11, 2003

Cleanup Continues

Cleanup continues as they haul away the debris of Bldg 5. Progress is slow but steady. View the slide show or examine individual pictures below:

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Two big chunks still left of Bldg 5.

Two big chunks still left of Bldg 5.
(Jul 10)

Looking west from Bldg 800.

Looking west from Bldg 800.
(Jul 10)

Chemical milling tank from Bldg 5.

Chemical milling tank from Bldg 5.
(Jul 10)

Looking SW at Lakewood and Carson.

Looking SW at Lakewood and Carson.
(Jul 10)

Fence going up on Carson.

Fence going up on Carson.
(Jul  9)

 

July 08, 2003

July 7 Progress Pics

Some assorted images showing the progress as of July 7. View the slide show or examine individual pictures below:

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Erecting some power poles.

Erecting some power poles.
(Jul  7)

Bldg 5 clean up.

Bldg 5 clean up.
(Jul  7)

Putting up a fence along Carson St.

Putting up a fence along Carson St.
(Jul  7)

Not much left of Bldg 5.

Not much left of Bldg 5.
(Jul  7)

View to the south is getting clearer.

View to the south is getting clearer.
(Jul  7)

 

And a wide-angle view that should be familiar by now:

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July 07, 2003

Bldg 41 Renovation

An anonymous reader sent in these views of the west side of the plant. Bldg 41 is currently undergoing renovation. It will remain part of the "Boeing enclave" and will not be demolished. A different fate awaits Bldgs 12 and 13. Click on a image or view the slide show:

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West side of Bldg 12.

West side of Bldg 12.
(Jun 26)

SW corner of Bldg 13.

SW corner of Bldg 13.
(Jun 26)

East side (main entrance) of Bldg 41 during remodel.

East side (main entrance) of Bldg 41 during remodel.
(Jun 26)

Bldg 5 Fall... more photos

More images of Bldg 5's last day standing. Courtesy of contributor MSS, here is a mini-panorama:

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And a few snapshots as well. Click on a image or view the slide show:

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Bldg 5 after the fall.

Bldg 5 after the fall.
Photo by M.S.S.
(Jun 30)

Bldg 5 collapses.

Bldg 5 collapses.
Photo by M.S.S.
(Jun 30)

Bldg 5 after the dust settles.

Bldg 5 after the dust settles.
Photo by M.S.S.
(Jun 30)

July 03, 2003

Stairwell Tower Topples

The stairwell tower at the NE corner of Bldg 5 makes a spectular fall! Thanks to "M.S.S." (10 sec):

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Recorded June 20, 2003

July 01, 2003

Bldg 5 Crashes Down: Movie

Bldg 5 comes crashing down! Thanks once again to "M.S.S." for this amazing video. It is just 3 seconds, but worth every frame:

Bldg 5 crashes down movie  

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