San Diego New Central Library construction photos - september 2011

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Photos from construction of San Diego's New Central Library (September 2011). Structural work has begun on the sixth floor of the nine floor new center for learning and literacy in San Diego. The exciting civic project is progressing on time and on budget. The new library is scheduled to open in summer of 2013.

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New Central Library construction photos Courtesy Turner Construction September 2011

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Concrete work on the sixth floor deck.

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Library entrance. Glass doors here will open wide during good weather to create a large, open public space.

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Interior wall work has begun on the first floor.

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Second floor space.

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Work on fifth floor waffle structure. The concrete waffle forms add strength to building allowing for extra weight of books.

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View of East Arcade. Below the overhangs to the right will be large glass-enclosed alcoves with seating and views onto Park Boulevard.

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From third floor with Coronado Bridge in view.

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Steel and concrete work underway on sixth floor deck.

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Work on sixth floor begins.

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The shaded courtyard in the foreground will feature a café and will serve as a town square for brown-bag concerts, author talks, civic events or intimate gatherings .

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Aerial view. The Auditorium will sit where Park Blvd. and 11 th Ave. meet in the picture foreground.

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Aerial view of construction.

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For more information on how to support the New Central Library and the Library System-- SupportMyLibrary.org (619) 238-6638