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Old Posted Sep 12, 2014, 3:11 PM
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^ Yeah I've been by a few times while they were working on it. Love that they expanded the bays out to the sidewalk, the previous entryway was awkward for any kind of retail. Very well done!
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^my kid and I were just at the U of A last Sunday and saw some of these great views!
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Old Posted Sep 21, 2014, 5:33 PM
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The UCAMA crane came down yesterday. Spent the day watching it happen...

Mammoet crane operator patiently waiting.











The riggers are treated to the most expensive lunch delivery in the world...





We went inside UCAMA for a closer look at them pulling the last few pieces out of the elevator shaft:

Crane operator had a steady hand. As little as 6" of clearance on a couple sides and he didn't scrape the shaft once...




Almost done a long day. This guy didn't move from this spot from 7am till 7pm.



And a few bonus shots from inside UCAMA...

With the crane removed they can start installing the elevator, which is sitting inside the building in many large crates.





It is a shame about their budget issues. This thing is going to be stunning when done...
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Old Posted Sep 21, 2014, 5:45 PM
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Bulliver, outstanding shots - you have great talent. Your image and colour quality is amazing. what do you shoot with if you don't mind me asking? no worries if its a trade secret.
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Old Posted Sep 21, 2014, 5:53 PM
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Ha ha, thanks. It's no secret I'm a Nikon guy. These pics were shot with a 5200.
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Old Posted Sep 21, 2014, 6:09 PM
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Nice! and thanks!
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Old Posted Sep 21, 2014, 7:26 PM
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Nice work buddy. Still haven't found time to process anything yet. I guess there is always next week :-)
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Nice work and man are you patient, i like how the new elevator shaft was formed to give the old style look.
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Fantastic shots as always.
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Old Posted Sep 22, 2014, 4:38 AM
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That's great Bulliver - must have been fascinating to watch - thanks for capturing.
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Old Posted Sep 22, 2014, 5:37 AM
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Nice work and man are you patient, i like how the new elevator shaft was formed to give the old style look.
I noticed the elevator shaft as well. Lee, the site foreman told me it had to look like the old plank forms they used back in 1905 or thereabouts so they just pressed some boards into it. A large portion of that shaft will remain exposed and open. It's like walking around a shelled out old brick building, sometimes you're on the outside, sometimes you're in the inside, sometimes large walls just end abruptly. Eventually, the whole structure will be completely enclosed by modern steel and glass. It has a large third floor patio a la AGA facing onto Jasper Ave. A very interesting block of Jasper...

I've walked through a few times, and seen the blueprints they're building from. It could be a real showcase space for this city. I really hope they find some money.

And it's not hard to be patient when for the most part we were just hanging out on sahlgoode's roof enjoying a beautiful day...
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Old Posted Sep 22, 2014, 2:35 PM
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I noticed the elevator shaft as well. Lee, the site foreman told me it had to look like the old plank forms they used back in 1905 or thereabouts so they just pressed some boards into it. A large portion of that shaft will remain exposed and open. It's like walking around a shelled out old brick building, sometimes you're on the outside, sometimes you're in the inside, sometimes large walls just end abruptly. Eventually, the whole structure will be completely enclosed by modern steel and glass. It has a large third floor patio a la AGA facing onto Jasper Ave. A very interesting block of Jasper...

I've walked through a few times, and seen the blueprints they're building from. It could be a real showcase space for this city. I really hope they find some money.

And it's not hard to be patient when for the most part we were just hanging out on sahlgoode's roof enjoying a beautiful day...
Nice to see the walk through. since its my job to got through projects I get quite complacent and start to miss things. One project I was on up north, the Arch and I talked about his vision and when I walked through and photographed it later I tried to bring that out. didn't hurt I had same idea of the facility before I talked to him.

There are a few roof tops in this city that would be nice to sit on.

As for documenting the process I loved this series. Hoping to get on one of the signature projects in town, fingers crossed.
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Old Posted Oct 11, 2014, 6:26 PM
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One of my favourite pics of Jasper Ave Circa 1958. From the Alberta Archives.

EdmontonAB1950s_2000-700x492 by BLACK STAR III, on Flickr
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Looks beautiful!
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It is very possible that is my dad filling up the truck. He started working at EM in 1957 as a gas jockey.
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Looking at the photo with the General Hospital in back, depending on the month I may be a screaming new born in there.
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A few random shots around town that I've taken over the summer and fall and seem to have forgotten to post:


Urban Calligraphy by Daveography.ca, on Flickr


Morning Commute by Daveography.ca, on Flickr


Alien Willow by Daveography.ca, on Flickr


Yellow Cab by Daveography.ca, on Flickr


Saved by the Bells by Daveography.ca, on Flickr


Check by Daveography.ca, on Flickr


Ghosts at Twilight by Daveography.ca, on Flickr
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Old Posted Oct 14, 2014, 5:31 PM
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Looking at the photo with the General Hospital in back, depending on the month I may be a screaming new born in there.
My mom was living in an apartment building in downtown. Don't know which one so. . .
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Nice pics from a rarely seen vantage point Bulliver!
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