Demolition of the Landmark Tower (380 ft., 420 with clock)
#201
Posted 09 March 2006 - 12:27 PM
#202
Posted 09 March 2006 - 12:27 PM
Also, with the Landmark being imploded, you would think a film crew would be on hand to tape this event for stock footage in some future action movie. Something like this implosion doesn't happen everyday, has word spread to Hollywood?
#203
Posted 09 March 2006 - 12:43 PM
As far as I know, the date is still March 18th.
#204
Posted 09 March 2006 - 12:56 PM
It is the tallest building both imploded and demolished in Texas, not the largest. There have been several shorter buildings with larger square footage that have been imploded.
As far as I know, the date is still March 18th.
Just so you all know . Be warned if your downwind from the dust cloud, you may have a dust bath !
You may not be able to see your own hand in front of you . It's kinda scary but I had a blast.... sorry for the pun.
#205
Posted 09 March 2006 - 01:11 PM
Something about this implosion makes me nervous thats all. I have a slight bad feeling. Then again these are professionals. Like it's been mentioned, this is the TALLEST building to be demolished in TX. How do they know it will come down smoothly if something like this doesn't come down very often. I hope this isn't an "experimental" project this demo crew has ever faced
#206
Posted 09 March 2006 - 01:12 PM
It's been said this is the largest building to be imploded in Texas. Has any other office building as tall or taller than the Landmark been imploded anywhere else in the U.S.?
Also, with the Landmark being imploded, you would think a film crew would be on hand to tape this event for stock footage in some future action movie. Something like this implosion doesn't happen everyday, has word spread to Hollywood?
My name is Joseph Edgar Parris and I have been working for the past year doing research on the CNB, (I know is is Landmark Tower but being born in Fort Worth it has always been the CNB to me) Lone Star Film is one one my clients and they are doing a 30 minute documentary film on the CNB, it's birth life and the implosion. This film will be submited to PBS and divisions of the History Channel. We plan for it to be finished by the late Summer / Fall of this year. I have been doing allot of the networking and preproduction work since Feb of last year. We began working on the CNB by accident. We began doing research on the "7th Street gang and Amon Carter" but found that it was a much larger bite and will require allot more research and time. The CNB project came out of that however. I have not read this entire forum, but plan to. We have cameras planted on several buildings and some distence shots. We will do interviews in the coming weeks after it comes down. I spoke with Densmore a few minutes ago and he will be in the film. The hard date is confirmed for the 18th of March.
#207
Posted 09 March 2006 - 01:27 PM
#208
Posted 09 March 2006 - 01:29 PM
With an implosion in downtown with other buildings around, wouldn't that shatter windows in a surrounding area? I'm no expert, thats why I'm curious. I mean the force of the implosion to bring down a 30 story would cause major vibrations. Gee, just when the 2000 tornado had everyone replacing windows!
Something about this implosion makes me nervous thats all. I have a slight bad feeling. Then again these are professionals. Like it's been mentioned, this is the TALLEST building to be demolished in TX. How do they know it will come down smoothly if something like this doesn't come down very often. I hope this isn't an "experimental" project this demo crew has ever faced
Thier may be a window or two get broken . Thats why after all. No one can get too close to the blast zone . But its safe...Again other than the dust cloud, if you get hit with the cloud it will lay on you thick. When I was a kid the implosion was always on Sunday mornings .The one time we were down wind and we got it good. So I have no reson to miss church this time.
#209
Posted 09 March 2006 - 03:30 PM
TALLEST EXPLOSIVELY DEMOLISHED BUILDING
Hudson’s Department Store
Detroit, Michigan USA
At first, protesters objected loudly to the razing of this 26-story, 439-foot tall structure located in the heart of Detroit’s commercial district. But years of neglect and decay precluded an economically viable alternative, and the building was brought down in 1998.
http://www.implosion...com/records.htm
#210
Posted 09 March 2006 - 04:43 PM
Ok.. I will admit I am not timid and please take this kindly as we do not want to intrude... but
Any chance of a few of us poor forum members joining one of your crews locations ? We are strictly NOT commercial.... and any imaging would probably not go outside this forum area.
I had to ask.. as other forum members are probably thinking the same question.
Thank you in advance.
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#211
Posted 09 March 2006 - 05:27 PM
Greetings Joseph Edgar Parris, and welcome to the forum.
Ok.. I will admit I am not timid and please take this kindly as we do not want to intrude... but
Any chance of a few of us poor forum members joining one of your crews locations ? We are strictly NOT commercial.... and any imaging would probably not go outside this forum area.
I had to ask.. as other forum members are probably thinking the same question.
Thank you in advance.
Dave still at 360Texas.com
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth 817.346.4384
That is a good question. We have 7 high end commercial cameras and a few more that are consumer grade (used for black and white and effect shots) The producers and I are going over some of the logistics tonight of camera position and who will be where. Some camera experiance would be required I am sure. beyond that we might need some help. I will know more after tommarow. In the morning we are meeting with fire and policeI will let you know. Never hurts to ask. The Fire and Police are doing a great job on the implosion and realy exemplifies the difference between our city and others. The Police and Fire have had a great relationship with the folks at XTO and the MidWest Company. The implosion will go smooth. XTO has worked real hard to make the place safe and protect the properties around it.
#212
Posted 09 March 2006 - 05:46 PM
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#213
Posted 09 March 2006 - 07:06 PM
I have been doing more inquiries and research on the implosion and what will be happening. First of all, I have found out what the wood block columns are for. Because of all of the transfer girders inside the building, the remaining columns that carry all of the load of the building are only in the corner bays. This is a very unusual supporting situation. Remember that I stated that the wood columns are where the mezzanine was hung? These are in locations of where columns would be placed if they all went down to the foundation and there were no transfer girders. When the actual columns are blown, then these will temporarily support weight and then give way just like column would react if it had a charge it it. These "simulated" columns give more control to the implosion.
Next thing, is that these people imploding the building are professionals. This is my 7th downtown implosion and I know that very few mistakes are made. What you will see in the coming week is more excavation around the building and the pile of dirt and rock going around the west side of the block. This will help to muffle the fall of the building. All of the surrounding buildings will have protection put up. I don't know exactly what that will be, but I'm sure some of the windows will be boarded up. Drklts mentioned that some glass will be broken. That is a given and is just part of the implosion process. There is money in the project to take care of these things. I also have more information to pass along, but I will do it in a later post.
#214
Posted 09 March 2006 - 08:08 PM
#215
Posted 09 March 2006 - 09:29 PM
Getting back to what I heard today, the map of the no admittance zone shown in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram a few weeks ago appears to be incorrect. On that map, there was a two block area clear of the block where the Landmark Tower sits that was shown as the zone. However, it showed the boundary on the south at 8th Street. I thought to myself that it had to be too close and it really should be 9th. That was confirmed today. Remember, this is not official. This leaves limited sight lines on the ground outside the boundaries to view the complete building from top to bottom.
I'm sure that JE has some good camera locations set up. I'm going to go out Saturday morning and scout out some locations around 8 AM to pick out my 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and so forth locations to shoot. For my photography, I'm looking for the best location to get the best photos. It would really be nice to have some sort of forum meeting at the implosion.
My time is going to be limited because I have a project to be completed on April 4th and I've just about decided that I am going to have to work every day (including Sundays) to finish in time. This means that fairly quickly after the implosion, I'm going to have to dash home, upload the photos, shower, and then go to work. I'm actually trying to stay late during the weekdays, to possibly allow me to take the implosion day off.
At some of the earlier implosions that I have attended, if I was as close as possible to the building, I have come home covered in dust. On the few where I was several blocks away and upwind, I have come home clean. I'm guessing there will be less dust with this demolition, but this is a fairly tall building to be imploded. We will just have to see.
#216
Posted 09 March 2006 - 11:36 PM
I'm up for it.
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#217
Posted 10 March 2006 - 07:56 AM
#218
Posted 10 March 2006 - 04:33 PM
WE don't need no stinkin ELECTRIC to make "Cowboy Coffee".
I'm up for it. Just need to round up some funds for costs. Coffee, eggs, sausages, peppers, CHEESE, veggies, hash browns, foil, plates, SALSAS, CARNE GUISADA and tortillas (homemade/ not).
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#219
Posted 10 March 2006 - 05:49 PM
#220
Posted 11 March 2006 - 12:59 AM
Does anyone object to any lengua or barbacoa being cooked?
I just need the cost to be covered. The food HAS to be FREE, as I would need to purchase one of them worthless expensive street vendor license otherwise. Figure we can feed the crew and a crowd. I'll give a call to a good friend from a TV network to come on by.
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#221
Posted 11 March 2006 - 09:06 AM
But I am certainly ready to help however you need me!
#222
Posted 11 March 2006 - 11:05 AM
I have also discovered that there is virually no place in downtown with a view where the entire building can be seen. There is only one place where the view is premium, and it is my understanding that the true press, and XTO employees will get that spot (if they will be allowed there by the Fire and Police Departments). That spot is right on the borderline of the boundary. I've picked my location, and if I'm further away than that, then my photos will not be all that great. So far, I have not picked my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices.
#223
Posted 11 March 2006 - 01:45 PM
Seems safe to me and it would just ROKK!
What are the perimeters allowed again?
BTW, lengua is cow tongue. (like this)
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#224
Posted 11 March 2006 - 04:15 PM
#225
Posted 11 March 2006 - 07:57 PM
#226
Posted 11 March 2006 - 08:28 PM
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#227
Posted 11 March 2006 - 08:29 PM
These are probably some of the last shots you will see from all angles of this building still standing. I went out this morning and took these to scout locations where I will be photographing the implosion.
This is the view that the Command Center will have and possibly employees of XTO Energy and the press:
Up until last week, the base on the west side had stucco on it. Now it is all removed.
Mounds of dirt and rock dug out from around the building and piled up on the north end of the block to contain debris from the implosion:
Northeast corner of base:
Southeast corner of base:
One last shot looking up from the intersection of 7th and Houston:
View of the mounds of dirt and rock along with some of the surrounding buildings:
Finally, if permitted, this is the location where I have chosen to take my photos of the event. This may change if I am permitted to go up to where the press will be shooting, which I am working on.
#228
Posted 11 March 2006 - 09:05 PM
#229
Posted 11 March 2006 - 09:06 PM
I am just not an early morning person!
#230
Posted 11 March 2006 - 09:18 PM
#231 David Love
Posted 11 March 2006 - 10:02 PM
I LOVE good barbacoa...especially with scrambled eggs rolled up in a tortilla with green sauce. Okay I'm making myself hungry. I'd be happy to make a donation to the cause---just let me know how. We are going to see it with friends from a private place---maybe breakfast after the implosion?
I am just not an early morning person!
I’ll probably sleep through this one too, managed to see just a little dust from the second TXU smoke stack.
#232
Posted 11 March 2006 - 10:07 PM
#233
Posted 11 March 2006 - 10:17 PM
#234
Posted 11 March 2006 - 10:36 PM
Thanks for the comments about the photos.
#235
Posted 12 March 2006 - 01:38 AM
#236
Posted 12 March 2006 - 07:53 AM
You have listed many advantages for being outside of downtown and I do think your advice is very good. If the forum members who are venturing downtown, or nearby, all want to avoid the crowds, then maybe we shouldn't get together during the implosion. If everyone was out on their own, then we would have the implosion covered from several different perspectives.
#237
Posted 12 March 2006 - 12:46 PM
John I guess you are ahead of us in posting images. We were there around 10:30 a today.
Pat took this and a few more from the parking lot across the street...
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#238
Posted 12 March 2006 - 01:06 PM
Mary Bess
#239
Posted 12 March 2006 - 04:01 PM
And GREAT photos.
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#240
Posted 12 March 2006 - 04:07 PM
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#241
Posted 12 March 2006 - 08:30 PM
Just incase someone was thinking about our how we took the images, we were able to get top to bottom using our Canon cameras using a 10 -22mm at 10mm very wide angle lens.
I should have a full 360 panorama 360 x 180° available on our website Monday. I will edit this comment to show the link.
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#242
Posted 13 March 2006 - 08:07 AM
#243
Posted 13 March 2006 - 09:39 AM
#245
Posted 13 March 2006 - 10:44 AM
Will a countdown be done over the radio or scanner that one can be ready? Something especially those taping/photographing this thing would want to know. Wouldn't you hate to spend all that time scouting a good spot and setting up camera, just to walk away for just a second or two and then KABOOM!
I mean waiting anywhere from 7 to 8am, you don't want to get too relaxed on your chair eating a McMuffin from McD's just to jump up with your mouth full rushing to hit the record button! Don't wanna choke and go down at the same time as the tower.
#246
Posted 13 March 2006 - 11:42 AM
#247
Posted 13 March 2006 - 01:22 PM
We do need to set up some kind of coordinated forum photography session/effort/meet on that Saturday morning.
I am thinking about parking on Calhoun and walking up to the top of the Texas Weslyan Law School Garage. That would be six blocks south, two blocks east, and high enough to see over the convention center. I think that's far enough to get away from dust clouds.
Anybody have experience with the dust and have an idea of how far away to be to avoid it?
#248
Posted 13 March 2006 - 06:04 PM
Also, another usefull question I need answered. (My 1st implosion experience by the way)
I think I found a good spot to view the implosion outside of downtown. It seems like a safe distance away, but with me and a few others are concerned about the sound of the blast. The location is NOT next to Harris Hospital, but somewhat on the same street. It's just as far south from downtown where I'm gonna be.
So how far away can you be without wearing hearing protection?
I at at least need to know if I should simply cover my ears with my hands when the dynamite goes BOOM! lol
#249
Posted 13 March 2006 - 07:35 PM
As for the dust, I've been right on the line when I was upwind at the Stripling's implosion and was not covered in dust at all. Stripling's was also only 7 stories, so the tall part of the building didn't have that far to fall. I was downwind at the Aviation Building implosion and I totally gray -- clothes, hair, and skin. So I was really covered.
#250
Posted 14 March 2006 - 08:02 AM
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