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It seems that drill rig is from PSI, a geotechnical testing firm (not a production foundation drilling rig). Am I missing something? Surely all the design and underground work would be complete by now, so I wonder what they're testing at this stage? Sounds like the next thing we'll see is heavy excavation equipment perimeter shoring to hold up the deep hold for the future parking structure. Does anyone know the foundation structure (slab, caissons, etc.)?

Its really neat how you can easily see the old Coast Guard station in the 2nd picture, when I normally would not have thought these two projects related in any other way.

All this talk about "public restrooms" and it literally only has one stall per gender? Maybe the expectation is different, but this hardly seems sufficient to satisfy demand the expected influx on people on the square?

The boardwalk decking is made by Moisture Shield, which is similar to Trex but a different brand, who of course claims their product is the best ever. Not sure either way, but I guess we'll find out soon enough! Here's their main website: http://www.moistureshield.com/

The boardwalk has already bid and I heard it was awarded, which presumably means the project is going forward. In that picture, you're seeing the concrete retaining walls for the large planters, which will get a stone facade. I heard the boardwalk work had already begun, but I haven't seen it personally. The original completion date was June 15th, although I'm not sure that's reasonable.

That definitely was a Wendy's and I was in the vault basement area prior to the Euclid Corridor project beginning. Let's just say the current arrangement is a vast, vast improvement.

Who is the general contractor on this project? I didn't see it come out to bid? When was the bid opening? Its entirely possible I missed it, but haven't seen it yet.

Wow. Just shows if this building's facade can be fixed/restored, any building can be rehabbed...

Actually, can you imagine people trampling across those lovely buff marble floors seeking the next teller line? Almost seems like a modern day equivalent, right?

It is amazing to see the color difference between the washed panels on the right and the reinstalled panels on the left (in mrclifton88's picture). Also, the new plaza will have a mix of concrete (seen in the picture) and two colors of pavers, black and gray. It extends from Huron to past the front door of the new County admin building.

In this picture, what is the building just south of the Standard, west of the old Society building, and apparently where Old Stone is? Also interesting to see the Great Lakes Exposition bridges and buildings across the railroad tracks, in the background.

Driven fence posts are sometimes used because 1) they are cheaper than rented fence panels/stanchions and 2) are not necessary to move like the fence panels can. If they started added top and bottom rail, then I'd read more into it.

What is the history of this building, as best as anyone knows?

@ KJP: It looks like they excavated behind the bulkhead and cut the steel plates off about 2' above the water line. In the second of dar24's pictures, you can see the pile of twisted metal between the crane and the dumpster. In the third picture, you can see the ladder and worker behind the "original" full height bulkhead. I also see a pile of H-piles, seemingly ready to drive.

Is there a discussion topic on the conversion of the former St. Luke's Hospital into residential? I can't seem to find it...I would be very appreciative if someone could post the link!