August, 2003 - Page 2

Posted October 15, 2003

Another huge leap during the month of August was the start of work on the second floor to connect to the sky bridge coming from the parking garage. Here you can see where they cut out a formerly blank wall to open up the whole second floor. These openings are going to lead out to the new section of the building, which in turn will lead to the bridge.

Looking down Curry Street you can see the new openings leading into the back section of the second floor, where the buffet used to be located.

Right now it would be quite a jump from the bridge to the hotel. Luckily they're planning on bringing the building out to meet it.

Peeking in through the opening, there is nothing but darkness in the gutted second floor. This area will become the entrance most people will use, at least those who park in the garage. Here escalators will take visitors down to the casino floor.

Along the stretch where the new south wall is being built, the foundation for the expansion was backfilled and prepped for steelwork and cinder blocks.

The outside wall was demolished so they could bring the casino out into the addition. This used to be a tiny little valet parking entrance, but it will become the main entry hall. The FakeDoors™ look on, hoping they survive the renovation.

Exciting stuff is happening as summer winds down. Stay tuned for more news in September.