A Photo Record of the Building Renovation
Part III

Photos are arranged by date, with the most recent additions at the top. This is the final installment.
mid-January, 2012
 Except for some touch-up items, the project is done! The new gathering space was used for the first time on Christmas Eve. Here are some photos of the completed project.
entry way photoelevator photo
The new parking lot entrance. It is our defacto main entrance.The elevator in the parking lot entrance. It goes to all levels of the educational wing.
photo of Franklin Ave. entranceinformation kiosk photo
The new Franklin Ave. entrance on a snowy January day.Information kiosk in the Gathering Space
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The Gathering Space. The double doors on the right lead to the new Franklin Ave. entrance.The Gathering Space and looking into the Conference Room. Much of the furniture was reused from the Linden Parlor.
photo of conference roomphoto of gathering space and coffee bar
The Conference Room. The paneling, table, and chairs were reused from the Linden Parlor.The Gathering Space with the coffee serving area.
sactuary entrance photophoto of gathering space in action
The new entrance to the Sanctuary from the Gathering Space.The Gathering Space in action; this was the reception for Jason Mack.
Dec. 14, 2011
The new stairway from the upper level to the main level.The Steering Committee inspected the work.
The lift from the fellowship hall level to the lower level.The entrance to the Sanctuary from the Gathering Space.
The temporary wall has been removed, expanding the church office.The parking lot entrance is nearing completion.
Nov. 12, 2011
The new entrance on Franklin Ave. is starting to take shape.Another view of the new Franklin Ave. entrance.
Note the resemblance of the arches to the arches in the sanctuary.Putting the first arch in place for the new parking lot entrance.
Both arches are now in place.
Sept. 21, 2011
The start of the new Franklin Ave. entrance. Note the opening in the wall.The opening for the Franklin Ave. entrance seen from inside.
The famous tunnel under the church, with its top removed.Now, who is going to use this for an exit? Really?
Cutting out the old concrete under the old stairway.The steel beams for the new floor filling in the old stairway.
Erecting the steel for the new parking lot entrance.Above all the construction chaos, the cross is still a beacon to the neighborhood.
Sept. 11, 2011
Laying the brick exterior on the new addition.Mystery Quiz: What are we looking at?
Church school gets off to good start amidst all the construction.The Gathering Space is starting to take shape: Note the serving area (behind the equipment) and the framing for wall creating the conference room.
Aug. 31, 2011
The foundation for the new Franklin Ave. entrance
Aug. 24, 2011
How high will the new addition go?A member of your steering committee at work.
Aug. 14, 2011
The new parking lot entrance is starting to emerge.The start of the  framing of interior walls.
Aug. 4, 2011
Preparing for the new Franklin Ave. entrance.
View from the inside.Continued work on the foundation for the new parking lot entrance.
July 28, 2011
The future gathering space.Making room for the new restrooms.
The stairs are gone.A different view of the three levels of the educational wing.
Foundation for the new stairway and elevator.
A temporarily shrunken church office.Excavating for the new Franklin Ave. entrance.
July 24, 2011 - Photos by Bill Hausler
July 10, 2011 - The ground breaking ceremony. Photos by Bill Hausler
July 5, 2011
The tree has to come down.
Many volunteers put in  a lot of hours getting the church ready for the construction.Construction equipment in the parking lot.
Sealing off the organ from the construction dust.Walling off the sanctuary from the construction area.
July 3, 2011
Building Permit
 Getting the library ready for the renovation.
Hallway outside office being used for temporary storage.