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Hamilton Addition Phase III Construction

The construction site: the old Hamilton Snack Bar

Maile Way side of the Snack Bar loading dock with a view of the Library in the background. This side of Hamilton Library is now blocked by the Addition.

The Hamilton Snack Bar loading dock, location of the Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Presentation of Ho'okupu--Lilikala K. Kame'eleihiwa, Director, Center for Hawaiian Studies and students of Hawai'inuiakea--at the Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Demolition of the Old Hamilton Snack Bar

Demolition of Hamilton Snack Bar

Milton Chinen, Construction foreman; and Jerry Taira, DAGS inspector

Morning of the Snack Bar demolition, with all the heavy equipment moving in.

And the walls came tumbling down ...

All that's left of the Hamilton Snack Bar.

Foundation work and setting up the crane

Lower Floors

Going Up, Up, Up ...

The Bridge connection

Large precast panels are removed from the Library exterior to create an opening for the Bridge

The bridge takes shape. This will connect the Addition to Hamilton Library

Sneak peek inside: walk-thrus of the new Addition

John Haak, (retired) University Librarian; and Joyce Watson, the Library's Building Planning Coordinator

John Haak, (retired) University Librarian; David Au, DAGS inspector; and Milton Chinen, construction supervisor.

David Au, DAGS inspector; Dean Smith, Sr. Vice President, UH; John Haak, [retired] University Librarian; and Jean Ehrhorn, Interim University Librarian.

We will be adding pictures as the construction continues. Please visit again.
In January 2001, the Addition will be ready for occupancy.

CONTACT US: library@hawaii.edu

Last Updated on 8/11/00
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