Changing the face of Charleston : The unbuilding of the Grace and Pearman Bridges
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December 15, 2006:Progress with the Mt. Pleasant pier

Here is the Mt. Pleasant worksite - with the Bidwell paving machine in the background

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The paving machine up close and personal

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A view of what I call the smoother - driven by a worm gear to level the surface (anyone with a better description - don't keep it a secret)

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From under the paving section

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Checking on something

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The new surface - to be cured

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Fixing a few places

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Cousin Arthur - checking for quality control

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Looking back

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A view of near the end of the pear

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Looking east

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and looking west

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