Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Construction and Move-In Photos and Movies
The following provides links to a pictoral history of the construction of Phase I of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center and the initial move-in of artifacts. Opening events and other photos since opening day are also available.
September 2004
-- Preparing the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar for November 1, 2004 Opening
December 2003
-- Dedication and Opening Day - see Opening Events article
November 2003
-- Space Shuttle Enterprise Arrives
October 2003
-- Artifact Move-In Continues
September 2003
-- SR-71 and Ascent Scultpture Arrive
August 2003
-- Stratoliner Arrives, Artifact Move-In Continues
July 2003
-- Many Aircraft Are Hanging, Artifacts Are Moving In
June 2003
-- Aircraft Hanging Continues, Concorde Arrives
May 2003
-- Aircraft Hanging Begins
April 2003
-- Artifact Move-In Continues
March 2003
-- Artifact Move-In Begins
February 2003
-- Space Hangar Steel Nearly Completed
January 2003
-- Work On The Space Hangar Continues
December 2002
-- Space Hangar Steel is Starting to Rise
November 2002
-- Work Continues Inside Aviation Hangar and Theater
October 2002
-- Engen Tower Cab Steel in Place
September 2002
-- Working on the Inside of the Aviation Hangar
August 2002
-- Outer Skin of Aviation Hangar Completed
July 2002
-- Work Continues on Space Hangar
June 2002
-- Aviation Hangar Roof Trusses Complete!
May 2002
-- Aviation Hangar Roof Nears Completion
April 2002
-- Aviation Hangar Passes the Half-way Point
March 2002
-- Hangar Roof Continues to Rise
February 2002
-- Hangar Roof Takes Shape
January 2002
-- Steel Structures Higher, Trusses Start to Rise
December 2001
-- Trusses Still Being Assembled
November 2001
-- Trusses Being Assembled
October 2001
-- Thrust Blocks Nearing Completion
September 2001
-- Museum is Rising
August 2001
-- Building Takes Shape
July 2001
-- Laying the Foundation
June 2001
-- Building Starts
March 2001
-- Site Preparation Work Continues
Fall 2000
-- Site Preparation Work Begins
Construction Movies
The movie below shows the aviatio hangar before completion. Requires Free QuickTime Player to view.
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