My, Hasn't It Grown! RSA Battlehouse Tower Update - Page 48

NYC2ATX · #**941** Posted **Sep 16, 2006, 6:37 AM**

Does anyone have a date that I could look forward to when they will place the spire atop the finished building?

eastbayblu · #**942** Posted **Sep 16, 2006, 11:55 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by StatenIslander237

Does anyone have a date that I could look forward to when they will place the spire atop the finished building?

Hey StatenIslander237 - The spire is being put up TODAY, Sept 16, at 0900 hrs!!!!!!!!

Too bad I am at work and will miss it

elb401 · #**943** Posted **Sep 16, 2006, 3:52 PM**

I saw them put the first part on at cathedral square. there were a lot of people. really neat event.

sahara727 · #**944** Posted **Sep 16, 2006, 4:20 PM**

just got back from the causeway. i got a pretty good view from a field that was about 1/2 mile west of battleship park. it was very cool. the helicoptor with the first piece was in the air around 9:10 and took roughly 15 minutes to lower the piece. it looked like they had to lift it back off the building about 3 times to adjust its position. the second, final piece was airborne around 10:30. it took much less time--about 10 minutes. the area where i was standing had at least 100 people watching. i got a couple of digital shots and a whole roll of panoramic 35 mil.

Musicisright · #**945** Posted **Sep 16, 2006, 5:27 PM**

I just got back. It was an awesome experience, something I'll never forget. Pictures in a few.

I sent in some of my pictures to CNN's "I-Report", and they called me a few minutes ago. Be on the lookout for them sometime today!

eastbayblu · #**946** Posted **Sep 16, 2006, 7:29 PM**

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I give you the topped off tower.

Musicisright · #**947** Posted **Sep 16, 2006, 8:54 PM**

You beat me to it, dangit! Good pics, though.

Here are my pictures. We stood at Dauphin and Royal by the Van Antwerp Building. It was such a perfect day. Blue skies, cool breeze, and sunny. I saw hundreds of people where I was standing. It was just great to see so many people.

Dudes on the top (taken from Bienville Square)

First Section

Second Section

What a beaut.

sfmob · #**948** Posted **Sep 16, 2006, 8:58 PM**

looks awesome, thanks for sharing!

mtm · #**949** Posted **Sep 16, 2006, 9:12 PM**

Vantage point was from the top of Fort Conde for the first 11 pics.

ariesjow · #**950** Posted **Sep 16, 2006, 10:14 PM**

Beautiful. Congrats to Mobile on this great new tower!

Verve · #**951** Posted **Sep 17, 2006, 1:15 AM**

Great pics guys. I too, was among the many who made it downtown to witness something we don't see everyday. There were many folks with their cameras and videocams recording the wonderful site. I got some of the same shots and will add it to the progress pics I took since the tower began. The tower looks good and now I can't wait till the hotel and towers is open for business.

Shawn35816 · #**952** Posted **Sep 17, 2006, 1:45 AM**

Great stuff guys. I would love to see a night picture when they get the crown lighted.

alon504 · #**953** Posted **Sep 17, 2006, 1:51 AM**

Cool pics. Thanks!

Alxx611 · #**954** Posted **Sep 17, 2006, 2:23 AM**

Excellent pics, especially that last one with the statue. I'll pile on a few more myself:

Since I couldn't be there, and my older brother is awesome, he took some pretty good close up pics with the help of believe it or not, binoculars:

If you get X's on the first four, the close ups, go to this link: http://phillip.darktech.org/fujipixs2006/09-16/

bobdreamz · #**955** Posted **Sep 17, 2006, 2:35 AM**

Congrats to Mobile!....a great looking tower !...welcome to the skyscraper club!

Musicisright · #**956** Posted **Sep 17, 2006, 2:58 AM**

They just showed my pictures on CNN!

Scottybo · #**957** Posted **Sep 17, 2006, 4:18 AM**

I love the little backwards American Flag at the very top of the scaffolding. (They should have turned it around to make it look better)

Alxx611 · #**958** Posted **Sep 17, 2006, 4:34 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musicisright

They just showed my pictures on CNN!

Congrats! Which pic was it, and on what show?

Musicisright · #**959** Posted **Sep 17, 2006, 7:58 AM**

They showed two pictures. Both were closeups of the crown and spire with the helicopter lowering the top portion of the spire. They even said my name!

The show was like "CNN Live Saturday" and they showed it during the "headlines" portion. They mentioned it being 745 feet tall and the tallest in Alabama.

SouthSky · #**960** Posted **Sep 18, 2006, 2:53 AM**

Haha... congratulations! Did you get a tape of it?