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Toomers Corner Restoration to begin April 2
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:31 am
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:31 am
Phase I of the redevelopment and enhancement of Samford Park at Toomer’s Corner is scheduled to begin Wednesday, April 2. In preparation for the work, the iconic eagles perched on top of the 1917 brick gates will be temporarily taken down Thursday morning, March 27, by The Lathan Company Inc., a Mobile-based firm which restored the eagles in April 2012. The eagles will be stored on campus and returned to the corner upon completion of the project. The gates will remain on site during construction.
The project will begin with the installation of fencing around the perimeter of the worksite and the closure of a number of sidewalks in Samford Park as well as the crosswalks at the corner of West Magnolia Avenue and South College Street. Pedestrians are asked to use the midblock crosswalks on West Magnolia Avenue and South College Street for access to the downtown area from the university.
At times during construction, the right-hand, southbound lane on South College Street will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction traffic. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling near the worksite.
Phase I includes the installation of new pavers, soil replacement and a circular seating wall. This work is expected to be completed prior to the start of the fall 2014 semester. Phase I also includes the planting of new trees, which will take place in early 2015.
J.A. Lett Construction Company Inc. of Auburn, Ala., was awarded the project on March 11, 2014.
The project will begin with the installation of fencing around the perimeter of the worksite and the closure of a number of sidewalks in Samford Park as well as the crosswalks at the corner of West Magnolia Avenue and South College Street. Pedestrians are asked to use the midblock crosswalks on West Magnolia Avenue and South College Street for access to the downtown area from the university.
At times during construction, the right-hand, southbound lane on South College Street will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction traffic. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling near the worksite.
Phase I includes the installation of new pavers, soil replacement and a circular seating wall. This work is expected to be completed prior to the start of the fall 2014 semester. Phase I also includes the planting of new trees, which will take place in early 2015.
J.A. Lett Construction Company Inc. of Auburn, Ala., was awarded the project on March 11, 2014.
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Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:35 am to parkjas2001
do we know what size trees will be planted? Fully grown, i can't imagine they'd be anything less than 10 feet tall.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:36 am to parkjas2001
quote:Went to grade/middle school with the owner's kid. Giant douche, much like his father
The Lathan Company Inc.
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Toomers Corner Restoration to begin April 2
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:38 am to parkjas2001
And the most embarrassing SEC tradition in history will continue.
I wonder why more SEC schools don't throw shite paper on their own trees.
I wonder why more SEC schools don't throw shite paper on their own trees.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:39 am to northalabamacracker
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northalabamacracker
day infinity
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:39 am to parkjas2001
What's the time frame to have this complete? Will it be done by fall? Wondering if it will have an effect on gameday traffic.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:40 am to northalabamacracker
Compared to autographing dead babies.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:40 am to boddagetta
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What's the time frame to have this complete? Will it be done by fall? Wondering if it will have an effect on gameday traffic.
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Phase I includes the installation of new pavers, soil replacement and a circular seating wall. This work is expected to be completed prior to the start of the fall 2014 semester. Phase I also includes the planting of new trees, which will take place in early 2015.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:41 am to northalabamacracker
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most embarrassing SEC tradition
The Running of the Gumps
This post was edited on 3/26/14 at 11:46 am
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:41 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
Save your shite paper to roll some treez.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:42 am to northalabamacracker
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And the most embarrassing SEC tradition in history
Us having nice things and a bama fan trying to destroy it?
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will continue
I hope not.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:42 am to parkjas2001
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The Running of the Gumps
Should just shorten that to just "Gumps". no one event for them is more embarrassing, its the entire category
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:42 am to parkjas2001
where does this happen? walmarts?
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:43 am to northalabamacracker
Sign dis here baby!
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:43 am to northalabamacracker
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embarrassing
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:43 am to Nado Jenkins83
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where does this happen? walmarts?
Pre party is there
It happens when the gates open and you can dash/stumble 100 yards to get saban to sign your baby on fan day.
This post was edited on 3/26/14 at 11:44 am
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:44 am to Nado Jenkins83
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where does this happen?
Bama A-day
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:45 am to The Nino
Thanks nino.
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:47 am to piggidyphish
I forget how protective some of you are over your shite paper tradition.
And post this shite on the Auburn hide out board.
And post this shite on the Auburn hide out board.
This post was edited on 3/26/14 at 11:49 am
Posted on 3/26/14 at 11:47 am to northalabamacracker
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post this shite own the Auburn hide out board
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