Looks to me like they're on the 27th with the steel and 31st with the core based on those photos... Compared to the renderings it looks like there's still plenty more to go...

 

Yes and No. I guess it depends on if you're counting completed or in progress levels. I count levels where they have actual steel in the case of the floors and the to the top of the core in the case of the core.

 

So using that model I conclude:

 

1). The steel goes to level 30. Also the curtainwall stops at level 11, if you count from there you'll get 30 (non-completed steel levels)

 

2). The core is usually 3-4 levles ahead of the steel. So it can't be at 31 (probably 34 because they'll be raising the platform this week). I base my count off the sitesight cam.

 

I could be wrong but this is what I think?

Don't forget the lack of a 13th floor... 

I think developers, architects whatever, need to grow some balls and put the thirteenth floor into their buildings.  It's a silly superstition.  But on a positive note, QCS is starting to fill in the gaps when you see downtown from different angles.  It looks so different!

I've been away from Cincinnati for almost 2 years now and can't wait to come back to see this new building.

wcpo did a story today on QCS, they said the concrete core was at the 36th floor and that it will be completed in January 2011.  They had video on the main page but that will likely change so I won't include a link.  I don't have a direct link to the story because for some reason it's not posted.  Just thought I'd pass the info along!

I just heard that it will be another 1-2 weeks before the QCS website will be up and running.

I just heard that it will be another 1-2 weeks before the QCS website will be up and running.

 

Are you f**king serious?

What will people do...

i love that little avatar thing.  where did you get it?

Any chance we can get photos from a little further away? :-)

 

Apparently if I want something done, I have to do it myself! ;-)

 

 

 

Yes. The OMG avatar is cool. I just right-clicked and saved it....

The latest pictures are great - especially the "night shot" of QCSII. Looks like it was taken from Mt. Adams?

Thanks and yep, last shot was from the parking lot next to the Celestial :-)

Great pics... The view from the Celestial parking lot is one of my favorites in the city.

That view off Mt. Adams is really much better enjoyed one street down on Oregon Street, sitting on the back deck of the City View Tavern, and enjoying a beer and a burger while taking in that scene!

I was too busy enjoying beer (Stone Smoked Porter) and hanky pankies from Rookwood ;-)

Thanks Mayday!!

 

    The view from Gest Street in Queensgate puts QCS right between Carew and Central Trust.

Thank you Mayday! What brought you down to Cincinnati?

The best view is coming from the west side on US50 East!!! You get to see everything in its entirety!!!!! It is quite impressive.

Thank you Mayday! What brought you down to Cincinnati?

 

Well, not to see me! :(

I was there to visit one of my best friends; we were on a tight schedule but I did manage to see ColDayMan; and yes a full photo thread is in the works.

Awesome Pics, I love that Night picture the best.  You can see that QCS is taller than the Scripps center now! So the core should be about 476ft.

Quick question:  If the crane is supposed to be anchored to the building every 80Ft.  How in the world are they going to anchor the crane when it's suppose to go up to 750ft in the air?  I think the Tiara is 164 ft?  So how are they going to do the that?

^It doesn't have to be anchored every 80 ft.  Most cranes are never anchored for smaller buildings.  Kenwood Towne Place is a great place to see a closeup of the crane not anchored to the building :)

Well I guess the guys at Mid-Tower cranes are idiots then, because he told me that.  Well thanks for that info!

Looking great!

The new site for the QCS webcam will be on the top of the Chiquita building, hopefully soon.

^ It's up and running: http://queencitysquare.com/construction.htm

 

Holy Carp!

^ It's up and running: http://queencitysquare.com/construction.htm

 

That is not the new site

Oh thank you baby jesus!!!!

You can see the top of the core in Erlanger, just before I-275.

You can see the top of the core in Erlanger, just before I-275.

 

Wow are you kidding? Can you take a picture of that? Man this thing is going to be topped out by Christmas...only 4 more core levels and six jumps before the core reaches full height! Wow...I'm glad the webcam is back up.  Looks like the garage is almost done.

^ It's up and running: http://queencitysquare.com/construction.htm

 

That is not the new site

 

I think he meant the new site where the camera is situated. Which it is. The camera has been moved has it not?  It's behind the chemed center I think. 

You can see the top part of the core (and crane) clearly from Rt.42 & Fields-Ertel Road in Sharonville - 15 miles away (Hamilton/Butler Co. line).

Highland in Correyville points right at it and has a nice view

So... it is basically visible from any hilltop.

You can see from atop Prospect Hill too.

I can see it from the top of the Emery.

You can see the top part of the core (and crane) clearly from Rt.42 & Fields-Ertel Road in Sharonville - 15 miles away (Hamilton/Butler Co. line).

 

This is impressive.  Get a photo if you can.

 

Because of the topography, it's tough to see any of Cincy's skyline from any distance at all.  It's not like Columbus or Atlanta, which you can see from almost anywhere. 

Yeah. ALOT of good things ARE happening to this city right now.

In earlier days I used to help my father and uncle raise tobacco several miles outside of New Richmond. My uncle's field at the time (it has since been sold ) was on a ridge that overlooks the Ohio Valley and Kentucky and I swear that on a clear night you could see the top of the Carew Tower lit up at night. That would be at least 20 miles away! I'm currently  building up the nerve to go see if you can see any new construction. When this sucker is completed we all should have a competition to see who gets a shot of the building from farthest away. Hope I'm not too spineless. 

In earlier days I used to help my father and uncle raise tobacco several miles outside of New Richmond. My uncle's field at the time (it has since been sold ) was on a ridge that overlooks the Ohio Valley and Kentucky and I swear that on a clear night you could see the top of the Carew Tower lit up at night. That would be at least 20 miles away! I'm currently building up the nerve to go see if you can see any new construction. When this sucker is completed we all should have a competition to see who gets a shot of the building from farthest away. Hope I'm not too spineless.

 

I think that is an excellent idea

In earlier days I used to help my father and uncle raise tobacco several miles outside of New Richmond. My uncle's field at the time (it has since been sold ) was on a ridge that overlooks the Ohio Valley and Kentucky and I swear that on a clear night you could see the top of the Carew Tower lit up at night. That would be at least 20 miles away! I'm currently building up the nerve to go see if you can see any new construction. When this sucker is completed we all should have a competition to see who gets a shot of the building from farthest away. Hope I'm not too spineless.

 

I think that is an excellent idea

 

Yeah, I do too. When the crown is constructed, we'll create a photo thread with the longest shot. Maybe geotag with cell phone too when we're out?

 

I got a few the other day, I like this with people in view and some context.

 

^Nice!

 

I've always thought I could see Carew when southbound on 75 just before it dips down towards the 275 interchange. But I'm probably just seeing UC Medical or something.

No, you CAN see Carew from that dip.  You can also see Carew from I-75 @ Cin-Day Road and also directly in front of you on I-75 near Evendale GE Plant.

^Dude, that affirmation just changed my whole world.