The Science Library's History and Timeline

Facts about the Science Library Size:   85,000 square foot site 106,000 assignable square feet on four floors. 600,000 book capacity Cost:   Planning: 3,613,000 Construction and furnishings: $26,858,000 Construction Time:   2 1/2 years Study Space:   1,530 reader seats, including: 645 study carrels over 20 group study rooms Computer Workstations:   139 public terminals Architects:   Ehrlich-Rominger, Newport Beach, CA Sheply Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, Boston, MA Landscape Architect:   Pamela Burton & Co., Santa Monica, CA General Contractor:   Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc., San Diego, CA		Pictures Library Site Before Construction December 13, 1995: Virtual Groundbreaking February 5, 1996: Notice to Proceed February 1996: Construction Begins July 1996: Concrete first Poured September 1996: Sub-basement Walls & Columns December 1996:  Ground Floor Slab Poured March 1997:  Pouring Concrete for First Floor April 1997:  Pouring Concrete for Second Floor May 1997:  Third Floor Complete September 1997:  Building "Capped" Winter 1998:  Brick & Limestone Facade Spring 1998:  Landscaping Begins

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