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The Graystone tower crane is coming down currently. You might recall the crane that fell across Mercer Street in 2019. The winds became gusty while they were doing such a takedown; in a hurry, workers bypassed some stability safety measures. … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Pam P. By Tara Campbell Bay Area nonprofit SunLight Ukraine is bringing much needed solar lanterns to Ukrainians, as many struggle without power amid Russian missile strikes.EMBED <>MORE VIDEOS  Bay Area nonprofit SunLight Ukraine is bringing much needed … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Rosemary W. “The Years between 50 and 70 are the hardest.  You are always being asked to do things, and yet you are not decrepit enough to turn them down.”  T.S. Elliot “At age 20, we worry about … Continue reading →

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This Google Street View, from the St. James side of the 9th & Columbia intersection looking SW, likely dates from 2006. The Tower is up to the 17th floor above 8th Avenue, ten to go on the front side’s shed … Continue reading →

They have moved the external cage up to the top, likely a sign that you can watch the takedown process this weekend or next. The cage supports the top while a multistory section is unbolted and slid out sideways.

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