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ConstructStudent · #**101** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 8:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by boxbot

What am I looking at here? Is this a mockup of part of the tower or of the temple?

That mockup is for the Temple.

Jawnadelphia · #**102** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 8:29 PM**

Correct, definitely for the Temple.

NYC2ATX · #**103** Posted **Oct 29, 2014, 4:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by Cro Burnham

That's some quality brick and granite work.

Sure is. There's very little I care for about the Mormon lifestyle but they might be the only religious subgroup that can still build a beautiful church.

Jawnadelphia · #**104** Posted **Nov 2, 2014, 12:36 PM**

Definitely think this is starting very soon now -

The lot has been blocked off since last Monday morn, and then the drilling I witnessed on Tuesday. Can't wait.

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Larry King · #**105** Posted **Nov 2, 2014, 2:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by NYC2ATX

Sure is. There's very little I care for about the Mormon lifestyle but they might be the only religious subgroup that can still build a beautiful church.

Despite their questionable history.. The Mormons are good folks and it shows in what they build. I hope the new temple attracts more Mormon families to make a home here.

summersm343 · #**106** Posted **Nov 2, 2014, 10:28 PM**

If this lot is still closed, I would assume they plan to get things moving shortly.

shakman · #**107** Posted **Nov 3, 2014, 9:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Larry King

Despite their questionable history.. The Mormons are good folks and it shows in what they build. I hope the new temple attracts more Mormon families to make a home here.

Mormons are great people. I have always had a great experiences being around Mormons. From experience, devout Mormons take ownership of their lives and constantly give to better society. The LDS Church will be a great benefit for Philadelphia.

Jawnadelphia · #**108** Posted **Nov 4, 2014, 9:22 PM**

Windows are being installed at the Temple.
17th and Vine lot still empty, waiting game.

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summersm343 · #**109** Posted **Nov 4, 2014, 10:36 PM**

As long as it is still closed off and empty, that is a good sign. If they reopen the parking lot, that means we'll have even more work to do.

I think what they were doing was test bores, which means we should see some equipment showing up in a couple of weeks.

Jawnadelphia · #**110** Posted **Nov 4, 2014, 11:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

As long as it is still closed off and empty, that is a good sign. If they reopen the parking lot, that means we'll have even more work to do.

I think what they were doing was test bores, which means we should see some equipment showing up in a couple of weeks.

^^^I'm just being a little impatient, true. I want that lot ripped up!

Flyers2001 · #**111** Posted **Nov 5, 2014, 6:30 AM**

Everything about this temple is class, imo. I like the windows they choose.

1487 · #**112** Posted **Nov 7, 2014, 1:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by summersm343

As long as it is still closed off and empty, that is a good sign. If they reopen the parking lot, that means we'll have even more work to do.

I think what they were doing was test bores, which means we should see some equipment showing up in a couple of weeks.

a while back they said they hoped to start work in October pending receipt of permits.

PHL10 · #**113** Posted **Nov 7, 2014, 2:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by TallCoolOne

^^^I'm just being a little impatient, true. I want that lot ripped up!

I’m with everyone else here in feeling that filling these two lots (one down, one to go!) is just huge for that section of Center City. It’s going to completely change the feel of going down Vine Street and knit together either side of the neighborhood, at least visually.

philatonian · #**114** Posted **Nov 10, 2014, 1:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by PHL10

I’m with everyone else here in feeling that filling these two lots (one down, one to go!) is just huge for that section of Center City. It’s going to completely change the feel of going down Vine Street and knit together either side of the neighborhood, at least visually.

That's exactly what I love so much about this (these) projects! The Vine Street Expressway is such a mental barrier, but it's not much of a physical one. From what I remember, Portland has a similar highway cutting through the city, but it's built up on both sides so it's barely noticeable. Once we get some Center City-style height on the north side of Vine Street, walking across the expressway won't be that mental barrier. Just imagine if Chinatown's Eastern tower is added to Vine Street as well! Maybe the development will finally encourage developers to take a look at the surface lots south of Vine between Broad and 11th. I'd love to see that street turn into a canyon of high-rises.

Philly-Drew · #**115** Posted **Nov 10, 2014, 3:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by Flyers2001

Everything about this temple is class, imo. I like the windows they choose.

I was thinking the same thing. The 16 over 16 windows are amazing!

apetrella802 · #**116** Posted **Nov 19, 2014, 8:40 AM**

TOctober 23, 2014

Granite Going Up on the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple
With the exterior walls of the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple sealed, attachment of the granite cladding has begun. Workers will place stone along the bottom and move up. Construction on the high-rise apartment building is expected to begin next month.
This is from a Mormon newsletter article on the Philadelphia Temple project:

Jawnadelphia · #**117** Posted **Nov 19, 2014, 12:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by apetrella802

TOctober 23, 2014

Granite Going Up on the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple
With the exterior walls of the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Temple sealed, attachment of the granite cladding has begun. Workers will place stone along the bottom and move up. Construction on the high-rise apartment building is expected to begin next month.
This is from a Mormon newsletter article on the Philadelphia Temple project:

Yesss, thanks.

I can wait a month. But no more!

wondertwinalpha · #**118** Posted **Nov 19, 2014, 6:19 PM**

The date on that information is Oct. 23rd 2014, so maybe we will see activity very soon. Here is the link:

http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/philadelphia/news/

Jawnadelphia · #**119** Posted **Dec 6, 2014, 3:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by wondertwinalpha

The date on that information is Oct. 23rd 2014, so maybe we will see activity very soon. Here is the link:

http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/philadelphia/news/

Didn't have time to take a pic (sorry), but definitely a lot more equipment and machinery on the apt tower site and a big pile of dirt.

Jawnadelphia · #**120** Posted **Dec 14, 2014, 10:25 PM**

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Maybe someone can add in CITC from here.... ^^

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