PUBLIC GARDENS - Lever House

Since no heavy equipment could be used on the vaulted plaza surface, a unique technique was employed to first move and then lift the tree into place. Shown is the scaffolding constructed, and block and tackle apparatus for lifting. (NEXT)

Since the plaza bed is viewed from both the street level and the tower above, all of the plantings had to be laid out with utmost precision. String lines were constantly used in all planting operations.