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Construction of the Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning
Photos showing construction of the Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning 2008-2010 (Photos by Lucas Adams)
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more informationPhotos showing construction of the Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning 2008-2010 (Photos by Lucas Adams)
Groundbreaking - January 2008
September 2008- Site preparation
Sept. 2008 - More site preparation
October 2008 - Forms are laid in preparation for the foundation
November 2008 - A protective barrier goes in before the slab is poured
December 2008 - The foundation is poured
December 2008 - The first beams go in
February 2009 - The frame begins to take shape
August 2009 - Work has started on the roof
August 2009 - Workers begin laying the limestone trim
August 2009 - Closeup of the stairwell turret
November 2009 - The limestone trim is almost complete
November 2009 - The side stairwell begins to take shape
November 2009 - All the windows have been installed
November 2009 - The building name has been carved in stone
November 2009 - Interior shot, first floor
November 2009 - Another interior shot, first floor
November 2009 - The front stairwell as seen from inside
November 2009 - Interior shot looking up toward the skylight
November 2009 - Interior shot, second floor
November 2009 - Interior shot, second floor
November 2009 - Interior shot, third floor
November 2009 - Interior shot, third floor showing one of many beautiful views from the building
November 2009 - Inside the mechanical room
November 2009 - Electrical work
November 2009 - Restroom under construction
November 2009 - Inside the front stairwell
November 2009 - Inside the front stairwell
November 2009 - Interior shot
November 2009 - Finishing details on the exterior
November 2009 - Interior shot
November 2009 - This porch on the second floor will be a nice spot to relax or have small classes
November 2009 - View from the top of the front stairwell
December 2009 - Workers begin installing copper on the stairwell turret
February 2010 - Installation of the copper trim is completed
March 2010 - view of the south side of the building
March 2010 - the stairwell leading to the first floor classroom is completed
March 2010 - side view of the front stairwell turrett
March 2010 - wider view of the building side that faces the Academic Mall
Interior photo of one of the classrooms in the building
The new Registrar's office
First floor lobby
Offices
Photo of the atrium looking up
Stairwell looking up
Stairwell looking down toward the first floor lobby
The second floor has a wide screen television
Lounge area on the second floor
Stairwell photo
Conference area on the third floor
Wide shot of the second floor