This construction page shows the evolution of the Monument
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Mark's sketch of the Monument | Groundbreaking Ceremony July 2, 2012 | Mark by full size mockup of one side of the base with the actual size of the Declaration |
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ACTUAL Ground breaking, on Washington's Birthday |
Forming started and fencing up |
Rebar for Base of Monument |
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Footing forming completed |
Concrete pour for the base footing |
Frame for the monument base |
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Base Frame in Place as well as all lighting electrical work |
Concrete Truck/Pumper for Base |
Concrete pour in Base |
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April 3, Finishing touches on the concrete base |
Chuck and Dick at the Monument Base on the side where the 3-D image of soldiers will be placed |
Pavers & Bollards installed April 16 |
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Raising the flagpole, thanks to |
Setting in place |
Rick Schimm final adjustments |
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Flagpole erected May 8 |
Soldier Plaque being installed |
Declaration Plaque being installed |
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Final fitup of the Declaration Plaque |
Declaration Plaque |
Constitution Plaque |
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What a Final Product! |
Night View |
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AND the benches arrived November 14, 2013 |
Our sincere thanks to all of the contractors and suppliers supporting this project:
General Contractor: | Wysong Construction, Inc |
Architects: | Arris Studio Architects |
Structural Engineer: | Calvin Fernandes |
Electrical: | Gretter Electric |
Landscaping: | Madrone Landscapes Inc. |
Lighting: | Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting |
Temporary Fencing: | Fence Factory |
Concrete: | Hanson |
Bronze Plaques: | Recognition Works |
Bronze Plaques: mounting | Valley Tile & Stone, Inc. |
Steel Bollards: | Leader Mfg, Inc. |
Flagpole & Flags: | Eder Flag Mfg Co. |
Printing/Design | Wilkins |
Insurance | MOWW National |
Flagpole Installation | Schimm's Tree Service Rick Schimm |
And to the Monument Committee members:
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Seated L to R: Al Fonzi, Chuck Ward (Chairman), Dick Hathcock (Commander MOWW), Jack Jones (MOWW past Commander)
Standing: Tim Haley and Dave Frayer
MIA: Mark Greenaway (our Artist) |