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Construction Photos

These are photos taken of the tower construction as it unveiled in 2001-2003.
 
2001
Beginning site In August 2001 this is looking west at the site as the ground work was just getting underway.
Tower base Looking north at the large concrete base of the tower shaft in November 2001.
Tower segment A section of the tower shaft is being delivered.
Two segments high 2 tower sections stand in this December 2001 view.
The big crane This 270' crane did the majority of the tower work.

 
 
 
2002
15 segments high
This was taken January 2002.  Note the framework for the base building is underway.
Aerial view north On February 18, 2002 this view is looking north.
Cab framework March 1, 2002.  The tower cab is starting to take shape.
Tower cab begins This gloomy March 12, 2002 view shows the tower cab starting to form.
Construction sunset On March 22, 2002 the sun sets behind the framed tower.

 

General Tower Photos

CMH Tracon The ghost of TJ is working Final Radar?  Thanks to Brent Ferguson for this one!
Aerial view east
The tower is pretty much completed in this April 10, 2004 view.
Sunrise A Northwest Airbus is about to depart Runway 28L on this crisp morning.
Terminal This is our view to the east.  Note the airplane on final for Runway 28L.
Downtown Downtown Columbus is about 7 miles away from the control tower.
Gulfstream 200 A Gulfstream 200 departs Runway 28L
Tower up Looking up at the 200' object.

 
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