The demolition crew has been busy getting Forsyth Library ready for construction. A construction fence was put up around the perimeter of the building, giving a visible signal to any passerby that the project has started.
Built-in desks, display cases, and fixtures have been detached and taken away. Walls to staff offices, group study rooms, and more have been knocked down. Ceiling tiles have been taken down to expose a higher ceiling and the HVAC, electrical, and conduits. If you recall the layout and look of the former Forsyth Library, these photographs will bring you up to speed with the current state of the building:
Main Level - View SW from the Learning Commons DeskThe furniture was removed and the building was emptied.
Most of this demolition work has been done on the main level. Shelving is being carefully disassembled and removed on the upper level. Temporary construction walls will soon be built around the compact shelving area to allow demolition and construction to take place on the east side of the lower level.
