A Classic Renaissance

a quick update

Central Methodist University — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:29:31 +0000

A little birdie told me yesterday that some serious changes are happening on the first floor. They have taken out a lot of the temporary wooden framing and have started putting a bit of permanent ceiling up. The old staircase should be blasted in the next few weeks and the new front staircase will be constructed after that.

exciting things!

-jenny

Welcome to 2012!

Central Methodist University — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:57:23 +0000

Here’s a little video to kick off 2012, the year Classic Hall will reopen!

And what a year it’s been

Central Methodist University — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:49:31 +0000

If you follow CMU on Facebook you’ve seen this comparison in the last few days, but I thought it good enough to post again. Here’s where we’ve come in a years time…

They continue to work inside (where there is heat!) so hopefully after the first of the year I’ll have another video for your viewing pleasure.

Best wishes to you and yours for a wonderful Christmas and here’s to 2012!

-jenny

Happy Late Thanksgiving!

Central Methodist University — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:28:34 +0000

So I’m a bit late, but I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving!

Nothing much to report, but I was on campus while it was dark earlier this week and the lights in Classic were on. It’s still nice to see lights on in that building after being so used to it always being dark. I’ll be back soon with a real update. Until then, Happy December!

-jenny

Another Visit

Central Methodist University — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:20:49 +0000

We went through Classic again this morning. They’ve started putting up framing for new walls and are working on the new stairwells and elevator shaft. Exciting things! – jenny

Click to view slideshow.

Sidewalk

Central Methodist University — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:42:31 +0000

As promised, the construction has been pulled back a bit away from Howard-Payne. They poured the new sidewalk and the stairs closest to the street late last week.

The finished sidewalk makes it look a tad more finished than all the dirt, holes and tubes that had been all over on that side of campus for most of the summer.

-jenny

Since it’s been awhile…

Central Methodist University — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:49:37 +0000

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted some pictures so I though I’d fix that. The sun came out today so it was a good time to do so.

Closer view of the front door and one of the retaining walls that will double as a mini C-Bench.

The view toward downtown.

The front of Classic Hall.

It’s another video!

Central Methodist University — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:40:03 +0000

We did it!

Central Methodist University — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:00:08 +0000

Hi guys!

First off I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to Classic Hall. We have raised enough money to secure our $1,085,500 grant from the Mabee Foundation for Classic!!! We aren’t quite finished with the campaign yet, so if you haven’t given yet, there is still an opportunity. BUT, we met that goal, which is fantastic. (full press release)

Secondly, I wanted to do quick post about what’s been happening with Classic in the last 30 days. I don’t have any new pictures at the moment because you have seen most of what’s been going on. Most of the work is stuff I can’t show you easily, but progress is being made. Here is the “official” list of stuff that’s been happening:

Geothermal well drilling is complete
The steam tunnel has been removed and capped back in front of Givens
North set of stairs has been removed and re-poured
Leveled the slope on the South end of the building
Interior demolition continues with the removal of the stairwell cap
Excavation for interior footings in the 1st floor basement and the elevator pit area
Floor joist bracing with LVL beams (laminated veneer lumber) on the floor joists

If you ever have any questions stick them in the comments and I will do the best I can to find the answers! Until next time…

-jenny

A quick update…

Central Methodist University — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:12:47 +0000

Not a whole lot to report on today. I took a few pictures while I was walking back from lunch today. They have most of the green space between Howard-Payne and Classic all torn up and are putting in the wells. They’ve added a sidewalk right in front of HP that goes down to the square and have a black fence around most of the construction now that students are coming back to campus. They’ve also replaced the first set of stairs by Givens, which really needed to be done!

-jenny