Busch Stadium III — Construction Documentation

This photograph illustrates a construction scene at Busch Stadium III located at 700 Clark Avenue on December 27, 2003. The elements visible in the image are described below: ### **Construction Elements and Equipment** 1. **Demolition of an Older Structure**: The photograph shows the skeleton of a large, circular structure, identified as the old Busch Stadium II, with its walls partially dismantled. The distinct arches of the stadium’s upper section are prominent. 2. **Excavator**: A yellow industrial excavator, manufactured by Caterpillar, is positioned near the deconstructed section of the structure. It appears operational, indicating active construction or demolition work. 3. **Protective Orange Fencing**: A line of orange mesh construction barriers demarcates the construction area and restricts access. 4. **Concrete Pavement**: The foreground shows a large paved area with faded white/yellow lines and markings on the asphalt, possibly a former parking lot. ### **Landmarks and Surroundings** 1. **Urban Landscape**: The stadium is situated amidst an urban skyline. Several prominent buildings are visible in the background: - **A Gold-Tinted Glass Building**: This tower stands out due to its reflective windows and height. - **Brick and White Geometric Buildings**: Several red brick and white concrete buildings populate the area. 2. **Signage**: On the left side of the image appears a street sign blending into the scene, though the specific text is unclear. ### **Lighting Conditions and Time of Day** 1. **Daylight**: Judging from the shadows and light, it appears the photo was taken in the late afternoon or early evening. The sky is transitioning towards dusk, displaying a pale gradient of colors typical of sunset or twilight. 2. **No Artificial Lighting**: The scene is illuminated solely by natural light, and there are no visible construction lamps or artificial light sources. ### **Textual Elements** 1. **Watermark**