Saturday, December 28, 2024 / by Teresa DiPeso
One by one, participants picked up black markers and signed a steel beam, marking a significant milestone in the construction of a $21 million community recreation center. Most attendees at the "topping off" ceremony on a chilly morning signed without ceremony, but one signature stood out: “Santa Claus … North Pole.”
Even Santa, dressed in his iconic red suit, white beard, and black boots, took a break from his holiday preparations to join the celebration, spreading cheer with a hearty “Merry Christmas!”
The topping-off ceremony, a tradition symbolizing hope and progress, commemorates the placement of the final steel beam in a building's framework. Construction workers secured an American flag to the last beam and hoisted it atop the structure using a large crane, marking a historic moment as onlookers applauded.
The final beam completes the steel superstructure, paving the way for the next phases of construction, including pouring concrete floors, i? ...
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