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On Thursday, 10 June 2004, after weeks of preparation and several rain delays, the cupola was put into place. The pictures on this page are a documentary of the events of that day.

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Preparation for the lift: a frame is built around and through the cupola, and lines are attached from the spreader bar to each corner of the frame. Although not very visible, there is a safety line attached from the center of the spreader bar to the lifting frame. Several other lines are attached to the lifting frame to allow workers on the ground and roof to control the load.

    The lifting begins.

    And the cupola is quickly moved into position...

    where it is carefully moved and shifted into its final position.

    From the inside, you can see how the cupola framework is aligned with the four support beams.

   
Last Updated: 08/13/2004