Campus Construction

**HelmutVII** · August 14th, 2011, 07:36 am

January 2, 2011 the old Credit Union building

August 13, 2011 New Parking Garage almost finished.

**moorecajun** · August 14th, 2011, 08:21 am

Originally Posted by HelmutVII

Since Baker Hall is finished this will be the final before and after of Baker Hall.

January 2, 2011

August 13, 2011, Finis.

The only thing they have left to do is to install lights along the sidewalk along the front and side of the building.

That is an excellent comparison photo and really impresses me with how great the new dorm looks!

Thanks for your tremendous efforts Helmut!

**TravlnCajun** · August 14th, 2011, 01:15 pm

Thanks Helmut. In the early 80's I had an apartment on Taft between Denbo & University. Your pictures have been a great reminder of the times spent there. As someone who only gets by campus during the football season now, it has been a great way to stay informed. Once again, thanks for your time & effort.

**shasta** · August 14th, 2011, 01:28 pm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30388590@N05/6042702778/

this is a pic from inside one of the bedrooms in new baker, couldnt get a better shot during our walkthrough but this gives a general idea theres another bed just like that one to camera left

**HelmutVII** · August 16th, 2011, 10:32 am

I got my "La Louisiane" in the mail this morning. It has several articles about all the construction on campus including the Student Union renovation. Really good and informative.

**ultoday** · August 19th, 2011, 12:26 pm

Originally Posted by HelmutVII

Since Baker Hall is finished this will be the final before and after of Baker Hall.

January 2, 2011

August 13, 2011, Finis.

The only thing they have left to do is to install lights along the sidewalk along the front and side of the building.

Helmut,

Used your photo: http://ultoday.com/node/4204 Would have attributed it to you personally, but don't know your real name...

**Boomer** · August 19th, 2011, 01:19 pm

At a STATE FARM reception for incoming students outside of new dorm, I talked to a employee from the company handling the new dorm---I told him of the juxtaposition photo and that he could find it on R-Pagin---He was most anxious to check it out!!!!

**HelmutVII** · August 19th, 2011, 01:34 pm

Originally Posted by ultoday

Helmut,

Used your photo: http://ultoday.com/node/4204 Would have attributed it to you personally, but don't know your real name...

No problem, I kind of prefer being in the background. If you click on the photo in Ragin Pagin thread it should take you directly to the fliker photo stream. I have used two photo streams because they limit you to 200 photos before they start charging a fee. The photos are not restricted and anybody can use them at any time. So help yourself.

**HelmutVII** · August 19th, 2011, 01:37 pm

Originally Posted by Boomer

At a STATE FARM reception for incoming students outside of new dorm, I talked to a employee from the company handling the new dorm---I told him of the juxtaposition photo and that he could find it on R-Pagin---He was most anxious to check it out!!!!

I have met the General Superintendent for the project and gave him 3 CD's worth of photos from Jan 2 to August 6. If you see the guy again tell him to check with Troy.

**Boomer** · August 20th, 2011, 12:50 am

I recommend a copy go to the Dupre Library-----AND I looked around to the back and was stunned at the progress on the other new dorm!!!!

**HelmutVII** · August 20th, 2011, 02:21 pm

Originally Posted by Boomer

I recommend a copy go to the Dupre Library-----AND I looked around to the back and was stunned at the progress on the other new dorm!!!!

Yes new Huger is progressing rapidly. I have found it difficult to capture because (up until today) I couldn't get far enough away to capture the scope of work because other buildings or trees were in the way. However, today that has changed as you will see.

**HelmutVII** · August 20th, 2011, 02:32 pm

Lots and lots of stuff to show today. Since the new Parking garage is partially open to the public I was able to get better camera angles on new Huger and New Baker dorms.

New Baker dorm as seen from the new Parking garage. A very very nice building.

Another shot of new Baker dorm from the new parking garage.

New Baker as seen from Taft Street. A curious mixture of construction workers, students and parents of students.

Facade of New Baker dorm facing Hamilton Hall. Landscaping being put in . Another curious mixture of construction equipment, storage yard and student bikes. It's kind of surreal in many ways although you can feel that it will be a very nice space once the construction is finished.

The new band practice field. The recent rains have given it renewed vigor and the grass is taking hold nicely.