Construction Photo Archive:
Weeks 1 & 2 (06 & 12 July 99)
Following photos are of ground breaking and site preparation.
Site Preparation I
![[Site preparation I]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/build_01.jpg)
06 July:
Construction begins with the arrival
of a power shovel to prepare the site. Three
truckloads of dirt/sand were removed.
Site Preparation II
![[Site preparation II]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/build_02.jpg)
08 July:
After the excess dirt/sand was removed the
final site grading took place. It was
interesting to watch the surveyors and
shovel operators working together to ensure
the correct elevations and grading.
Sandra On New Lot
![[Sandi on lot]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/ss_onlot.jpg)
10 July:
All grading completed! Sandi proudly
stands at the site of the Swanson's
new home! She's worried about
the dirty floor...
Plumbing Installation
![[Plumbing installation]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/build_04.jpg)
20 July:
Grading complete, nice & level, then the
backhoes arrived to trench for underground
utilities. This view is of water lines
and the main electrical feed.
Swanson's Privy
![[Swanson's privy]](http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/pics/build_05.jpg)
21 July:
At last!!! A structure arrives at the
future home of Bob & Sandi. Really,
this is a very important addition...
NOTE: Concrete was poured Thursday, 22 July.
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