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Floral Clock Construction:
Behind the Scenes Progress - Page 1

 
Floral Clock
Graphic rendering of the sesquicentennial Floral Clock at the Missouri Botanical Garden, on display from May through October 2009 in honor of the institution’s historic 150th anniversary.

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Floral Clock Installation 
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2-12-09: The "before" photo 2-24-09: String and posts show grade of soil and clock placement.
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2-26-09: Construction has started

2-26-09: Alan Andrews and James Androuais of Americlock

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3-2-09: Base for the back wall 3-2-09: Rick and Dave of
Crowder Construction
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3-4-09: Wall with irrigation passing under it 3-5-09: Dumping more soil to make the correct grade
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3-9-09: Motor box placed and
surrounded with soil
3-9-09: Compacting soil with the bobcat
   

Progress Pages

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Floral Clock Home Page

Floral Clock Media Page

More Photos of the Floral Clock Construction on Flickr

 


Support for the floral clock provided by Mr. and Mrs. William R. Orthwein, Jr.