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=1966= | =1966= | ||
Construction on the club began in 1966 with the intent to open for swimming. Unfortunately, this did not happen due to financial hardship and construction delays. The details below are extracted from the architect's monthly progress reports. It is difficult to know when exactly some items were completed; some may have actually been completed in the months prior. | |||
* The club was built. | * The club was built. | ||
* As of June, the site had been graded and sewer line installation started. Basement excavation was complete and the block walls were installed (along with waterproofing). | |||
* As of July, water and sewer service were installed. Above-grade masonry, wall footings and wood joists were all set to installed same month. | |||
* As of August, roof framing, deck and shingles were completed on the bath house, as were the block walls and concrete floors (first floor and basement). | |||
* As of September, rough grading of the site was still underway. The brick veneer, piping, most electrical, drywall & plaster had been completed for the "bath house" (clubhouse). The tile gutters and stone coping were completed for the main pool, and a pour was in-process for the wading pool. Grading was completed for the deck pour. At this point, all work was 5-6 weeks behind schedule. | |||
* As of November, rough grading of the site was still underway. In the "bath house", pipe was insulated, wire was pulled and plumbing fixtures were installed. The wading pool pour was completed. All work was 9-10 weeks behind schedule. | |||
=1967= | |||
Following delays in 1966, meeting minutes and correspondence with the architect/contractors all point to an effort to open the club to members by May 30th (previously, May 15th was the target). | |||
* Detroit Edison installed electrical service in January. Work was to be resumed in the "bath house" once electrical was present for lights and temporary heat. | |||
* As of April, wire was pulled, plumbing fixtures were installed. A vitreous wall surface was installed, along with shower stalls & partitions, finish carpentry and millwork in the "bath house". The domestic hot water tank and water service piping were installed. In the pool, water was said to be pumping. | |||
* As of May, basement wall repairs had been made. | |||
* As of June, the "bath house" was substantially completed, and was deemed ready for occupancy by the architect. The pool equipment was mostly installed, as was the concrete deck. The pool had been marbelited (marbelized?), a canopy erected and fencing installed. | |||
=1969= | |||
* 9.01 Acres of land (now Robert E. McCann park) is sold to the City of Livonia. | |||
=1986= | =1986= | ||