September to October 2006

Southeast corner of former Young Adult Room with walls down to the old wood lathe. (On far right, notice cutout for new window into Junior Refrence Rom.)

West wall after demolition began.

Excavation on southwest corner for new window well where Archives will be located

Looking down onto front entrance from second-floor landing

Front entrance after excavation and concrete poured for new entrance footings

North alley entrance after demolition

Pit being dug on first floor, west side, to open up area for new elevator’s machine room

Excavation on southwest corner for new window well where Archives will be located

Huge concrete slabs from excavation of exterior

View of Junior Room looking towards the east

East wall of former Young Adult Room with walls completely removed

Closeup of this pit

Northwest corner of former toy room with walls completely removed

West wall demolition as seen from inside the building

View on lower level of entryway into new elevator machine room

View from former Young Adult Room into Junior Reference Rom through the new window

Underneath the North Reference Room (notice the old stone walls, main supporting beams, and old ash pit for the fireplace)

New electrical panel outside South Reference Room

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