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Construction of Building 2 (1958) and Building 3 (1959)


Lifting in process, Unit #2 (Building 2)


Console controlling lifting jacks, Unit 2.

Photo showing console controlling lifting jacks, Unit 2.
Setting first columns, Building 2 (Sept. 16, 1958)

Photo showing setting first columns, Building 2 (Sept. 16, 1958).
Preparing base for slabs, USGS Building 2 site (Sept. 5, 1958).

Photo preparing base for slabs, USGS Building 2 site (Sept. 5, 1958).
Setting first columns, Building 2 (Sept. 16, 1958).

USGS Building 2 under construction. Lift second floor, 3rd section (Dec. 17, 1958).
USGS Building 2 under construction. Lift second floor,
3rd section (Dec. 17, 1958).

Photo of USGS Building 3 under construction.
USGS Building 3 under construction.

Photo of Building 3 (March 12, 1959).
Building 3 (March 12, 1959).

Photo of Building 3 dedication ceremony.
Building 3 dedication ceremony (Nov. 24, 1959).

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