Series 9 Recap - ... Renovations, Summer and Autumn of 2011 and beyond

Below are the photos in this series in a slightly more compact format. They will be augmented when and as available during the renovations, scheduled for 18 July through 6 December 2011 and beyond. Currently plans are for minor flooring and other internal renovations, and construction of a new portico entrance and platform. Click on either the photo or the linked caption to see an enlargement (and often a more complete caption). To view all the pictures, select the first one to start. Then, at each photo, an option is provided at the top of the page to go directly to the next photo, back to the prior photo (or to return to this or other series, to the series titles on the entry page, etc.).
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Temple renovations 2011 - tear out of front steps and cladding on columns supporting the old portico roof (20 July 2011). Other cladding is being removed (20 July 2011). Portico column cladding is gone, as are the tiered gardens and walls (27 July 2011). The portico supporting columns are exposed; and the underside of the portico roof is being readied (27 July 2011).
Temple renovations 2011 - The first week. The tear out begins (mid-July 2011). Other cladding is being removed also. Portico column cladding is gone, as are the tiered gardens and walls. The portico supporting columns are exposed; and the underside of the portico roof is being readied.
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The portico supporting columns are exposed; and the underside of the portico roof is being readied (27 July 2011). The flowers and shrubs on the North grounds are as beautiful and peaceful as ever (27 July 2011). The tiered garden walls have been completely dismantled (8 Aug 2011). Jacks hold up the portico roof so it stays in place as the supporting columns are removed (8 Aug 2011).
The portico supporting columns are exposed; and the underside of the portico roof is being readied. The flowers and shrubs on the North grounds are as beautiful and peaceful as ever (late July). The tiered garden walls have been completely dismantled along with the walkways (early August). Jacks hold up the portico roof so it stays in place as the supporting columns are removed.
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The patio bricks and remnants of the tiered garden walls are removed along with their encased rebar (8 Aug 2011). Footings are being poured for the east wall of the new entryway (22 Aug 2011). The supporting columns are back in place holding up the portico roof. Additional footings and uprights have been poured (29 Aug 2011). Forms for the foundation of the platform are taking shape directly under the portico roof, and extending to the East (29 Aug 2011).
The patio bricks and remnants of the walkways and tiered garden walls are removed along with their encased rebar (steel reinforcing bars). Footings are being poured in late August for the East wall and foundation of the new entryway. The supporting columns are back in place holding up the portico roof. Additional footings and uprights have been poured. Forms for the foundation of the platform are taking shape directly under the portico roof, and extending to the East.
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Footings are being poured for the east wall of the new entryway (4 Sept 2011). Rear form and rebar for the East wall take shape between the poured footings (8 Sept 2011). East wall has been poured between the main footings, and the forms have been removed (12 Sept 2011). More of the platform foundation elements are in place (19 Sept 2011).
In early September, Outer forms have been removed from one poured footing (center, left). Rear form and rebar for the lower East wall take shape between the poured footings. The lower East wall has been poured between the main footings, and the forms have been removed. By mid-September, more of the platform foundation elements are in place.
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Toward the end of September, the portico enclosure framing takes shape (26 Sept 2011). The lower forms and some of the rebar for the north stairs can be seen (26 Sept 2011). The view from the North shows the platform extending to the East (left) of the enclosed portico. The rebar for the main slab of the platform is being prepared; and the top of the North stairs can be seen behind the fence (26 Sept 2011).
Toward the end of September, the portico enclosure framing takes shape. The lower forms and some of the rebar for the north stairs can be seen. The view from the North shows the platform extending to the East (left) of the enclosed portico. The rebar for the main slab of the platform is being prepared.
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The day of the BIG POUR. The forms and rebar for the main slab of the platform are readied (29 Sept 2011). The top tier of the North bulkhead is finished. It will keep the platform concrete at the top of the staircase (29 Sept 2011). The concrete pumping truck arrives (29 Sept 2011). And unfolds like a giant praying mantis to start the pour at the south end of the platform (29 Sept 2011).
29 Sept 2011 - The day of the BIG POUR. The forms and rebar for the main slab of the platform are readied. The top tier of the North bulkhead is finished. It will keep the platform concrete at the top of the staircase. The concrete pumping truck arrives. And unfolds like a giant praying mantis to start the pour at the south end of the platform.
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The concrete arrives right on schedule (29 Sept 2011). The pour rounds the Southeast corner of the portico (29 Sept 2011). Working to the North, the concrete is nearly all in place (29 Sept 2011). The platform slab is poured and smoothed (29 Sept 2011).
The concrete arrives right on schedule. The pour rounds the Southeast corner of the portico. Working to the North, the concrete is nearly all in place. The platform slab is poured and smoothed.
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The portico enclosure is nearly complete (3 October 2011). By the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, the planters along the East wall have been poured. The enclosed portico has a temoprary door and sheeting on the window openings (10 October 2011). The forms are nearly ready for the foundation of the North stairs (10 October 2011). The planter wall North of the stairs has also been poured (foreground, right; 10 October 2011).
Early in October, the portico enclosure is nearly complete. By the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, the planter walls along the East platform wall have been poured. The forms are nearly ready for the foundation of the North stairs. The planter wall North of the stairs has also been poured (foreground, right).
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The South stairs are also ready to pour (10 Oct 2011). The roadway brickwork has been removed, and the foundation has been cut (17 Oct 2011). The North stairs have their forms removed, and they are ready for stone (17 Oct 2011). The South stairs are similarly ready (17 Oct 2011).
The South stairs are also ready to pour. The roadway brickwork has been removed, and the foundation has been cut. The North stairs have their forms removed, and they are ready for stone. The South stairs are similarly ready.
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The roadbed foundation is leveled and the portico exterior sheeting has largely been installed (25 Oct 2011). Rebar is in place for the foundations of the roadbed and the walkway. And the portico is shrouded (31 Oct 2011). The rebar for the walkway at the foot of the South stairs and for the roadbed are similarly readied (31 Oct 2011). On the North face, the art glass windows near the baptistry are being readied for replacement (31 Oct 2011).
By October's end the roadbed foundation is leveled and the portico exterior sheeting has largely been installed. Rebar is in place for the foundations of the roadbed and the walkway. The portico is shrouded. The rebar for the walkway at the foot of the South stairs and for the roadbed are similarly readied. On the North face, the art glass windows near the baptistry are being readied for replacement.
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The expanded shrouds now enclose the portico, the platform and the North stairs (7 Nov 2011). The roadway is ready for paving stone (7 Nov 2011). The transit mix truck delivers the concrete for the wheel chair ramp abutments, and roadway stringers (7 Nov 2011). The last roadway stringer and the wheel chair ramp abutments are poured at the foot of the South stairs (7 Nov 2011).
The expanded shrouds now enclose the portico, the platform and the North stairs. The roadway in front of the new entryway is ready for paving stone. The transit mix truck delivers the concrete for the wheel chair ramp abutments, and roadway stringers. The last roadway stringer and the wheel chair ramp abutments are poured at the foot of the South stairs.
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The North side wheel chair ramp abutments and the first walkway stringer are poured and finished (7 Nov 2011). The paving stones for the roadway are in place (16 Nov 2011). Temporary barrier fencing is erected on the North side (18 Nov 2011). Fencing and railings are delivered (18 Nov 2011).
The North side wheel chair ramp abutments and the first walkway stringer are poured and finished. By mid-november, near project completion, the paving stones are in place on the roadway. Temporary framed barrier fencing is erected on the North side. Iron fencing and railings are delivered.
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Art glass windows are delivered for the North side windows, and perhaps for the portico (18 Nov 2011). Access opening in the North side shrouding (18 Nov 2011). Stone for the platform, stairs and planters can be seen in the access opening (18 Nov 2011). The North wheel chair ramp will be the temporary main entrance at re-opening (21 Nov 2011).
Art glass windows are delivered for the North side windows, and perhaps for the portico. Access opening in the North side shrouding. Stone for the platform, stairs and planters can be seen in the access opening. The North wheel chair ramp will be the temporary main entrance at re-opening (29 Nov 2011).
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The enclosure now has temporary framed East and North walls (21 Nov 2011). The South walkway paving stones are in place (21 Nov 2011). The temporary entry gateway is identified for patrons (23 Nov 2011). The North wheel chair ramp is readied for temporary patron use (23 Nov 2011).
The temporary enclosure now has framed East and North walls. The South walkway paving stones are in place. The temporary entry gateway is identified for patrons. The North wheel chair ramp is readied for temporary patron use.
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The new front entrance doors are still wrapped prior to temple re-opening (23 Nov 2011). The replacement art glass windows will be fitted into their openings near the baptistry (23 Nov 2011). Two art glass windows are in place, ... one to go (28 Nov 2011). The taller view of the art glass windows being installede on the North face (28 Nov 2011).
The new front entrance doors are still wrapped prior to temple re-opening. The replacement art glass windows will be fitted into their openings near the baptistry. Two art glass windows are in place, ... one to go before the re-opening on 29 Nov 2011. The taller view of the art glass windows installation.
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The stone for the South stairs, planters, etc., is delivered (28 Nov 2011). The wet saw for cutting the stone is readied (28 Nov 2011). The temporary entryway at the top of the North wheel chair ramp is marked on the unfinished North portico wall exterior (28 Nov 2011). All three art glass windows are placed in their frames (7 Dec 2011).
The stone for the South stairs, planters, etc., is delivered. The wet saw for cutting the stone is in place. The temporary entryway at the top of the North wheel chair ramp is marked on the unfinished North portico wall exterior. All three art glass windows are placed in their frames.
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Weather protection shrouds are extended to enclose the South stairs, etc (7 Dec 2011). Worker cuts stone for the South stairs, planters, etc. (7 Dec 2011). Weather protection shrouds the north window openings for final fitting and sealing (6 Feb 2012). Cut and un-cut stone is readied in the yard for placement (6 Feb 2012).
Weather protection shrouds are extended to enclose the South stairs, etc. Worker cuts stone for the South stairs, planters, etc. Weather protection shrouds the North window openings for final fitting and sealing. Cut and un-cut stone is readied in the yard for placement.
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Stone cladding has been set on the planter in front of the platform (6 Feb 2012). By Family Day, the construction barrier and weather protection tarps have been moved to the South stairs and walkway. (20 Feb 2012). A closer view of the North stairs now used by patrons for access (20 Feb 2012). Planters and temporary railing at the East edge of the portico platform (20 Feb 2012).
Stone cladding has been set on the planter in front of the platform. The construction barrier and tarps have been moved to the South stairs and walkway. A closer view of the North stairs now used by patrons for access. Planters and temporary railing at the East edge of the portico platform.
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Art glass windows on north face of the new enclosed portico (20 Feb 2012). The weather protection and barrier near South stairs have been removed (6 Mar 2012). Replacement of the art glass windows on the Temple's north face is nearly complete (6 Mar 2012). The decorative stone pieces are in place on the East wall of the platform (6 Mar 2012).
Art glass windows on north face of the new enclosed portico. The weather protection and barrier near South stairs have been removed. Replacement of the art glass windows on the Temple's north face is nearly complete. The decorative stone pieces are in place on the East wall of the platform.
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The stone work on the South stairs and planters is complete (6 Mar 2012). The roadway access in front of the Temple is now open (6 Mar 2012). The day before April Conference Weekend, the warm temps melted some of the snow (30 Mar 2012). Green iron fencing is in place along the east side of the platform (30 Mar 2012).
The stone work on the South stairs and planters is complete. The roadway access in front of the Temple is now open. Finally, warmer temps melted some of the snow. Green iron fencing is in place along the east side of the platform.
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Sheaves of wheat and the Alberta Rose motifs are built into the fencing atop the stairs (30 Mar 2012). The enclosed portico with the open roadway from the Southeast parking lot (30 Mar 2012). Closer views, also as seen from the Southeast (30 Mar 2012). The art glass windows on the North face near the baptistry are installed and sealed (30 Mar 2012).
Sheaves of wheat and the Alberta Rose motifs are built into the fencing. The enclosed portico with the open roadway from the Southeast parking lot. Closer views, also as seen from the Southeast. The art glass windows on the North face are installed and sealed.
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Flower bed on the North grounds in front of the baptistry art glass windows (16 July 2012). Pink Alberta Roses in their tiered planters (16 July 2012). More flowers on the South grounds (16 July 2012). The completed enclosed portico from among the shrubs near the South grounds (16 July 2012).
Flower bed on the North grounds in front of the baptistry art glass windows. Pink Alberta Roses in their tiered planters. More flowers on the South grounds. The completed enclosed portico from among the shrubs near the South grounds.