UF Smathers Libraries: Library Construction Progress


Bricks from the north wall are removed prior to demolition	Demolition team carefully removes concrete fins for reuse	Bricks are saved for reuse and recycling	Forms being installed for columns in new addition

Rigging steel columns	Looking down on columns	Bricks to be recycled	Electric monster crushes block walls

Library entrance	Former reference area looking toward Univ. Ave.	Central stairway is removed	What's left of the third floor

Stairwell towers will soon be gone	Fin removal	The north wall is coming down	Busy and organized simultaneous demolition and construction

July 30 view summarizes progress	Bracing & forms for second floor concrete	Pouring columns for second floor	Pouring concrete from pumping boom

Concrete from boom fills support columns	Concrete work and demolition	Safety harness used to lay forms for second floor	View of new second floor

Second floor view towards Plaza of the Americas	Floor cuts for new escalator	View where escalator will lead to circ desk	First and second floors

Chipping away on second floor	Third floor open view	Stairway to the stars	Skylights will illuminate sixth floor

The building is nearly cleaned out	Jackhammers are a good reason building is vacated	Old beams still strong but some must go	Vending area being demolished