November, 2004 - Page 2

Posted December 10, 2004

Here’s a quick look at the bridge. Plaster work is still being done. And, just like the hotel tower, the interior work is waiting until the exterior is finished.

The protective plastic wrap is in shreds, and doesn’t really seem to be protecting much anymore. I have a feeling it’s coming down soon.

Back by Carson Street, the downward creep of the white continues. White paint is showing up on the second floor, and the ground floor is getting its plaster layered on.

The north part of the casino gets the same treatment. Take a look back at this photo to see just how much structural change they’ve made to this part of the building.

The tower barely peeks out over the casino.

From the parking garage we get this shot looking up at the new tower.

And here’s a closeup of the detail work they’ve done at the corners, under the eaves, and in between the windows. This is such an improvement over what was there before — nothing, basically. After years of being teased we’re finally starting to see how great the Ormsby is going to look when it’s all done.

A surprise snowstorm closed out the month, but the tower was ready for it. The casino’s not quite ready yet, as they had hoped, but the tower stands there defiantly, as if saying, “Bring it on.”

More in December. How quickly can they get the lower levels sealed off against the winter, so they can finally start putting the interior back together? Stay tuned and find out.