Building a New Montlake Branch
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capital.program@spl.org
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Seattle, WA 98104
206-386-4624
Photo Gallery
Watch the new 5,652-square-foot Montlake Branch take shape in a series of photographs devoted to the building process. The most recent activity is shown at the top of the page.
March 2006
Installation of masonry and wood siding begins as work on interior finishes continues.
February 2006
Installation of heating and ventilation systems begins as windows are put in place.
January 2006
Installation of steel columns begins as construction of exterior walls continues. The meeting room begins to take shape.
December 2005
Construction of the exterior walls continues. The ceiling begins to take shape.
November 2005
Construction of the staff area wall foundation begins. Following the completion of the foundation, the concrete floor slab is poured and completed.
October 2005
Construction of formwork for the parking garage wall begins.
September 2005
Grading of the site and excavation for footing construction begin. Construction of footing for the foundation walls begins.
August 2005
Existing houses and pavement are demolished during the first week of construction to make way for the new building.
Content modified: 12 April 12
08/11/2006
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