A Photo Timeline

     This is the first of several sets of photos chronicling the progress of work on the room.  The corner where the Kachelofen will be installed starts with the video/technology cabinet as is found in all the standard Cathedral classrooms.


5-21-11      Only the suspended ceiling has been removed.

7-2-11     Chalkboards are gone, but asbestos abatement hasn't begun yet.

7-14-11     Cabinet wiring is prepared for cabinet removal.

8-18-11     Asbestos abatement is complete; cabinet is gone.  Note how ceiling is completely exposed. 

8-26-11    Metal framework is installed.  To this framework, the over-hang, which supports the frieze and molding, will be affixed, as will the plywood backing and finally the wall paneling.  Note the plywood underfloor can be seen.

9-7-11     The plywood backing for the frieze and molding is attached.  The overhang ends up being deeper than I had envisioned.  Note metal framework for the ceiling has yet to be installed.

9-16-11     Both the metal framework for the ceiling and the wood for attaching Richard Sink's finished lattice ceiling-work are now in place.

9-28-11    The plywood foundation for the final wall paneling has put in place in preparation for the visit of Ambassador Francois Barras.

The Time Line This Far

5-12-11        Initial, pre-work photos taken.  All standard classroom furniture in place.

6-1-11        Furniture removed.  Nothing done toward abestos abatement.

6-17-11        No new work to date
6-21-11        No new work to date
6-23-11        No new work to date

7-2-11        Asbestos abatement begun.  Dropped ceiling panels removed.

7-7-11        Walls stripped.  Chalkboard removed.  Corner cabinet (where Kachelofen will be) still in place.

7-11-11        Richard Sink and family visit room to take measurements (according to Michael Walter)

7-14-11        Work on corner cabinet removal begun.  Hole in wall below.
7-20-11        Center of room partially screened off with uprights and plastic.
7-26-11        Plastic put up floor to ceiling in most of room sign saying "Danger Asbestos."  (As seen through peep hole).