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Timeline and Photos of Main Library Project

1999
October		Hemingway House Moves
December		Referendum Process Begins

2000
January
March		Referendum Passes
July
August
September
October		Architects Contracted
December

2001
January
February
March		Village Approves Closing Portion of N. Grove
May
August
October
November		Library Moves to Temporary Location
December

2002
January
February
March	photos	Demolition Begins
April		Ground-breaking Ceremony and Celebration
May	photos
June	photos
July	photos
August	photos
September	photos
October	photos	Building Reaches Full Height
November	photos
December	photos

2003
January	photos
February	photos
March	photos
April	photos
May	photos	Green Roof Planted
June	photos	Copper Wall System Completed
July	photos	Certificate of Substantial Completion
August	photos
September		Main Library Closes for Move to New Building
October	photos	Main Library Re-opens to the Public

Comparable Construction Photos
South West
North
Scoville Park
Lake Street
1st Floor Lobby

Detailed Construction Timeline
site work photos: May 02 | June 02 | July 02
concrete work photos: July 02 | Aug 02 | Sept 02 | Oct 02
exterior masonry photos: Nov 02 | Dec 02 | Jan 03 | Feb 03
exterior copper wall system photos: Apr 03 | May 03 | Jun 03
roofing photos: Nov 02 | Dec 02 | Feb 03
basement interior finishes photos: Dec 02
1st floor interior finishes photos: Nov 02 | Dec 02 | May 03
2nd floor interior finishes photos: Jan 03 | Feb 03 | Mar 03
3rd floor interior finishes photos: Apr 03 | May 03 | Jun 03
site work photos: May 03 | Jun 03 | Aug 03
furniture installation photos: July 03 | Aug 03
public opening photos: Oct 03