This is a set of slideshows depicting the construction of the Kissimmee Park Observatory. You can see the full documentary here.
Groundbreaking & Foundation
- Groundbreaking
- Finished Foundation
- Flooded Foundation (bad rain!)
Concrete & Forms
- Rebar Cages
- Pier Concrete Forms
- Installation of Pier Form on Site
- Concrete Pour 1
- Building the Stemwall
- Preparing for the Slab
Framing
- Framing the Walls
- Building Dry-In
- Studio Roof and Observing Deck
- Dome Support & Base Ring
Dome Construction & Exterior
- Metal Roofing
- Dome Construction
- Exterior Siding
Electrical & Insulation
- Electrical
- Insulation
Interior
- Storage Area
- Finished Dome
- Observatory Desk
- Observatory Ceiling & Drywall
- Completed Interior
- Telescope Installation