Dome is Done!

Posted on November 12, 2008 by maryspacetheater
Work in progress...from the cutting down below to the installing at the top.

Work in progress...from the cutting down below to the installing at the top.

Almost done - early in the day Tues 11/12
Almost done – early in the day Tues 11/11/08
Checking on the install. Frank's on the job, too.

Checking on the install. Frank is on the job too.

 

This is the LAST piece!!!

This is the LAST piece!!!

Cutting the last panel.

Cutting the last panel.

All these guys had a hand in building the dome.

All these guys had a hand in building the dome.

The last panel going into place! As this was being done, the radio was playing the Beach Boy's "Sloop John B" with the works "I want to go home..." Perfect sentiment for these guys who have been away from home during this entire install.

The last panel going into place at 5:45pm. As this was being done, the radio was playing the Beach Boys "Sloop John B" with the words "I want to go home....." Perfect sentiment for these guys who have been away from home during this entire install.

All done! Stay tuned for more photos once the scaffolding is down.

All done! There are 393 panels in all. Stay tuned for more photos once the scaffolding is down.

 

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  1. John J., on November 16th, 2008 at 3:35 pm Said:

    Love the 4:20 on the centerpiece there! You people know your audience :)

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