Busch Stadium III — Construction Documentation

This photograph captures a construction site in progress, taken during the building of Busch Stadium III on December 27, 2003. Here's a detailed observation: ### **Construction Elements:** 1. **Open Pavement Space:** The foreground consists of large areas of asphalt or concrete, marked with cracks and scattered debris. 2. **Concrete Construction Barrier:** A yellow, cone-shaped concrete construction barrier is visible at the center front of the image, appearing weathered and marked from use. 3. **Excavators or Construction Equipment:** - Two excavators of varying sizes are visible. Both are Caterpillar (CAT) branded machines, parked on-site and presumably idle. - The excavators are positioned sideways relative to the camera, with their shovel arms and chassis clearly visible. 4. **Temporary Safety Barriers:** Bright orange safety barriers surround certain portions of the construction area for site containment and pedestrian/worker safety. 5. **Steel Framework:** The left side of the image shows structural framework that could have belonged to the old Busch Stadium or another construction-related element. ### **Visible Equipment and Signage:** 1. **Branded Signage:** A blue sign with "AHRENS" in white block letters is positioned further back—a name indicating a construction company or contractor involved in the project. 2. **uconstruct.net Copyright 2003:** Displayed digitally at the bottom right corner of the photograph, referring to the source. ### **Landmarks:** 1. **Old Busch Stadium:** To the left, you can see part of the former Busch Stadium structure with its curved outer façade and skeletal framework exposed. 2. **Gateway Arch (St. Louis):** The Arch rises prominently in the background, identifiable as the iconic Gateway Arch of St. Louis, Missouri. Its placement suggests this is in downtown St. Louis. 3. **Brick and Glass Buildings:** Mid-rise buildings can be seen, featuring red brick exteriors and glass windows. These appear to be part of

This image captures a construction scene from December 27, 2003, centered on Busch Stadium (likely Busch Stadium II, as Busch Stadium III construction was in progress at the time). The observed details are outlined below: ### **General Structures and Environment:** 1. **Main Building:** - The architectural style of the stadium includes curved roof edges and numerous vertical structural supports. - Many open sections are visible, suggesting a partially completed structure (either under renovation or starting demolition). - Red awnings are visible on the ground floor, indicating commercial or operational spaces within the facade. - The arched and repetitive design characteristic of the stadium is evident. 2. **Foreground Elements:** - Concrete barriers and a roadway occupy the foreground. The barriers feature yellow-painted tops, possibly symbolizing temporary construction safety measures. - The road appears marked for traffic purposes, with visible white lane markings and some faint red markings potentially indicating construction zones. 3. **Signage and Equipment:** - A digital display sign is visible on a white structured post. Text reads: - **"7:05"** indicating time [possibly AM or PM]. - **"33°"** indicating the temperature at the time. - The post displays a Busch Stadium logo, including stylized text and a green design emblematic of the stadium branding. - Wood and metal barriers are visible, likely temporary installations to mark pedestrian or construction areas. 4. **Other Construction-Related Details:** - A small orange traffic cone is observed near one of the barriers. - A sheet of text seen near the barriers may be regulatory signage (exact text cannot be read). --- ### **Lighting and Time of Day:** - **Lighting Conditions:** - The photograph shows natural light paired with artificial lighting. Streetlights (visible left) are illuminated, suggesting low-light conditions. - The time is noted as 7:05, paired with the lighting and shadows