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Plate 180:  The builder's structural model and the second concept model (north face)
(This plate added OCT 2003)

In this view, the second concept model and the builder's structural model are seen at their north faces. The structural model has progressed to the point where the eleven upper-level columns are in place. At the base of each column are scale representations of 2-inch corner brackets. The upper-level girders along the north and south faces of the layout are also present.