KPO Construction Slideshows

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