Changing the face of Charleston : The unbuilding of the Grace and Pearman Bridges
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December 5, 2006: The Mt. Pleasant Observation Pier

Sunset over the worksite. Pier construction to the left and grading to the right

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What a difference a year makes - Oct 22, 2005

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December 11, 2005

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February 12, 2006

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The crane-filled view of the pier construction

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Where Grace walked

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Cranes hovering over the growing pier

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with a C-17 watching everything

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and the grading to the right of the pier

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