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    A pity the old YMCA building was leveled for a grass lot though...
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    Concrete*. Cement is just the paste, with no coarse or fine aggregates. The distinction is important.
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    Drove by it after work yesterday, I didnt notice any difference in the clock. But I was on 45, so perhaps I didnt get a solid look.
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    Yep, thats basically what I was insinuating!
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    Alright, so looking at little more This above image is from 1964. So I can't really make out the Derrick, but I can make out that little structure next to it and a shadow being cast on the derrick. Now take a look at reference structure 1 (which still exists today, I labeled it R1). In the photo provided by National Oilwell Varco, You can see reference structure 1, and you see construction columns being put in right next to it, for the expansion which exists today. In the next dated aerial photography(1966), Reference structure 1 expansion, is completed. Which places the photo from National Oilwell, between 1964 and 1966. This image is from 1973, and you can once again, see the shadow of the derrick a little more clearly this time. The very next image from 1981, shows the still existing buildings in place. So, if it is the same derrick, it was likely moved sometime between 1973 and 1981. This image shows the current site in 1981, and now. Sure enough, 1981, is the first time I can barely make out the shadow of the well. I might agree with with you cspwal, I think that well was originally an advertisement for the company, at least since the 1960's The current site, int he 1960's shows what looks like forest/trees in the well location.
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    I did some matching. So this is actually on the South side of the Target. The derricks location has been moved (presuming its the same derrick). Ive matched up the letters, with the historical photo, and added other Reference buildings to help with orientation. I noted the 'original derrick location with the circle)
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    Great find. On that link, heres a picture of the site back in the day (undated). I'll see if I can keep looking for more information but that helps a lot. Thanks!
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    I too am curious about the clock. They've brought out crane support a couple of times on this project, blocking the street temporarily to lift things into place. We've already passed the gutting/demo phase of the project and didnt they removed the old HVAC equipment already? I would guess, that if it was going to be removed, it would have already occurred by now.
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    I apologize for bumping a 5 year old thread. I cycle by this target quite often, and was looking for more information regarding the abandoned oil derrick adjacent to the Target (pictures below). Does anyone have a link with some information regarding this structure? I cant seem to find anything. My searches led me here, where some people mentioned it being painted in 2007 and 2006. Who preserved it? Who maintains it? When was it built, etc? Don't know if I should crosspost with the historic houston forum.
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    I like the brick so far. But i'll pass judgement when everything is tied together.
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    It might be a lump sum contract for engineering and planning. Then the bigger price tag comes later in another lump sump or T&M. Seems cheap, but hard to guess. Maybe they have some super awesome building techniques. Edit: sorry for the month late reply. Sometimes I miss my name mentioned in the threads.
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    Agreed (sorry for the late reply) Depth of the piles is based on the load they want to apply and the condition of the soil. While in theory, a 100 ft pile can take more load than a 50 ft pile, the number is meaningless unless I know how many piles there are and the connection detail for the cap. Piles can also be used in tension. Lets imagine the building is really wide. During high winds, theres a possibility that one side of the piles is in tension, and the other side in compression. So once again, depth can mean a lot of things in regards to pile design.
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    Agreed. I like the brick work on this structure.
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    Its, finally happening!
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    Girl was probably just telling him a date so he'd leave her alone. "Hey girl, when are we getting this condo started?" "Uh, November, I gotta go..."
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    San Francisco is filled with wood framed (lowrise) buildings. They have their issues, for sure. And the climate doesnt help here. That being said... if the building is well maintained it will be there for a while. Though my own preference would be Reinforced concrete and Steel structures over wood for the CBD.
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    Yes Sort of. Depends on your pour location and the amount of rain. But generally I try to avoid placements during the rain, especially for flat work.
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    Drinking? Like boozing on the job? wow!
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    It looks like theyre doing the typical single hallway with rooms on each side. I'd guess the first 6-7 floors are filled with meeting space, amenities, etc... But I can't guess the ratio. I'm normally one to spend as little time as possible in a hotel when I'm exploring a new city, that being said... if I saw that pool... I'd want to swim in it.
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    Yeah, I'd agree with that.
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    Im 28. but I drive a 2008 mazda 3. - Not rich
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    Love that view of the city.
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    Yeah if you go to the Houston flood maps http://www.harriscountyfemt.org/ Pretty much the entire park system is designed within the flood plain of the bayou. I'd imagine after any super heavy rain or hurricane, theres going to be money allocated for cleanup of the park.
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    Stairway to Heaven mashup tells you that this place is groovy, hip, and far out for the demographic theyre after.
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    yeah. I deal mainly in the industrial realm. So my experiences with housing framing (beyond traditional wood) is limited-- I had assumed aluminum was used when I saw it several months ago.
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