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This structure, built between 200X-200X, anchor the Ansteorran presence at [[Gulf Wars]]. | This structure, built between 200X-200X, anchor the Ansteorran presence at [[Gulf Wars]]. | ||
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'''2012 Refurbishment''' | '''2012 Refurbishment''' | ||
By 2011, exposure to the elements (including Hurricane Katrina) caused the gates to be in real danger of collapse. Water seeping in through the roof, combined with heat and high humidity, had rotted the interior timbers with black mold. | By 2011, exposure to the elements (including Hurricane Katrina) caused the gates to be in real danger of collapse. Water seeping in through the roof, combined with heat and high humidity, had rotted the interior timbers with black mold. | ||
A year-long fundraising event was kicked off, and the populace donated a combined $x,xxx dollars. | A year-long fundraising event was kicked off, and the populace donated a combined $x,xxx dollars. | ||
A crew of | A crew of ten stalwart Ansteorrans spent a 3-day weekend largely disassembling the towers, rebuilding the internal structure, and improving the waterproofing capabilities of the roof. | ||
'''Future''' | '''Future''' | ||
Revision as of 07:26, 12 March 2019
Ansteorra Gulf War Gates
This structure, built between 200X-200X, anchor the Ansteorran presence at Gulf Wars.
Construction
2012 Refurbishment
By 2011, exposure to the elements (including Hurricane Katrina) caused the gates to be in real danger of collapse. Water seeping in through the roof, combined with heat and high humidity, had rotted the interior timbers with black mold.
A year-long fundraising event was kicked off, and the populace donated a combined $x,xxx dollars.
A crew of ten stalwart Ansteorrans spent a 3-day weekend largely disassembling the towers, rebuilding the internal structure, and improving the waterproofing capabilities of the roof.
Future
