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Busch Stadium III — Construction Documentation

Three years. Hundreds of visits. Thousands of photographs. Beginning on Day 1 of demolition, Gregory Woodruff documented every phase of Busch Stadium III's construction — from the moment the final light poles of the old park came down to the ribbon-cutting on Opening Day 2006. Standing at the south end of the old stadium, at the exact spot where home plate would sit in the new park, Woodruff photographed something no construction photographer had ever captured at any other Major …

Started: 2004 Completed: 2006 28 Photos 700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO

December 27, 2003

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Busch Stadium III construction, December 27, 2003

The image shows a nighttime or early evening scene with a clear gradient sky transitioning from orange near the horizon to blue further up, suggesting sunset or twilight conditions. Below are specific observations: ### **Construction Elements:** - No direct construction equipment, materials, or active construction activity is visible in this photograph. - It focuses mainly on a large, historic-style bridge structure. The bridge has an arched design supported by stone or masonry piers. ### **Equipment:** - There are no construction vehicles or heavy equipment visible in the image. - The only notable equipment is the lighting mounted on the bridge, consisting of what appear to be regularly spaced lampposts illuminating the structure. ### **Landmarks:** - The bridge is prominent in the scene. It may be a recognizable structure over a body of water. The style suggests historic or significant engineering. - The water below the bridge reflects some of the surrounding light, adding to the ambiance of the scene. - On the horizon, faint lights and towers (likely electrical or communication towers) are visible. There appears to be industrial activity or urban lighting in the background. ### **Street Signs/Text Visible:** - In the bottom-right corner of the image, there is visible text: "uconstruct.net © Copyright 2003." - This likely refers to the copyright of the image and the website associated with construction documentation. ### **Lighting Conditions:** - The lighting is dim but sufficient for the edges of the bridge structure and surroundings to be visible. Light poles along the bridge provide a line of illumination, contributing to the visibility of the bridge against the darker backdrop. - The natural light from the fading sunset adds a warm ambiance near the horizon. ### **Time of Day:** - The visible sunset suggests the photograph was taken during twilight, likely early evening around sunset. The sky being mostly dark except for the horizon implies the sun had recently set. ### **Additional Observations:** - A set of chain

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