Construction Update
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 11:44 AM by Ryan Jones
The Ordway is under construction this summer as the 5th street stage door entrance and loading dock are undergoing extensive renovations. The Ordway’s Stage Door entrance is getting an update thanks to the $7.5 million bonding project that was awarded to the Ordway by the State of Minnesota in 2006. The renovation process began June 14, 2010 with demolition to the Stage Door’s existing stairs. The new Stage Door entrance will include the addition of an accessible ramp using reclaimed brick from the original loading dock, as well as upgrades to the existing doors, which will include mechanized access and the installation of new security cameras. The new loading dock will allow trailers to back up directly to the building, creating an energy efficient seal. This will allow for more efficient loading in and out of show equipment and increased efficiency for heating, ventilating and air conditioning functions. The loading dock and stage door entrance, scheduled to be completed by August 30, 2010, will continue to serve as a private entrance for artists and staff of the Ordway and Arts Partners
Photos by Peter Van Johnson
Posted in Construction, Behind the Scenes
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