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Cather-Pound implosion

Nebraska and Ark Demolition employees watch as Cather and Pound halls fall on Dec. 22. The two 13-story residence halls were razed via controlled implosion.

Cather-Pound demo researchers focus on moment of silence

January 7, 2019

Science & Technology

An excavator drops rubble into a truck trailer on the Cather-Pound implosion site. Data gathered during the implosion is being used to help further understand how the collapse of buildings during extreme events — like earthquakes — may affect nearby structures.

Cather-Pound data to further earthquake-related research

February 23, 2018

Science & Technology

By the Numbers: Implosion cleanup

February 23, 2018

Nebraska and Ark Demolition employees watch as Cather and Pound halls fall on Dec. 22. The two 13-story residence halls were razed via controlled implosion.

Successful Cather, Pound implosion draws thousands

December 22, 2017

Ark Wrecking employees hang a protective fabric over a mesh wall along 17th Street on Aug. 21 as part of preparations for the razing of Cather and Pound halls. The wall is designed to keep dust and debris from reaching Knoll Residential Center and Cather Dining Center. The residence hall towers are scheduled to be imploded at 9 a.m. Dec. 22.

Cather, Pound implosion is a go

December 22, 2017

Prep work at Cather and Pound halls continues as the towers are being prepared for a Dec. 22 implosion.

Cather, Pound implosion on track for Dec. 22

December 19, 2017

Ark Wrecking employees hang a protective fabric over a mesh wall along 17th Street on Aug. 21 as part of preparations for the razing of Cather and Pound halls. The wall is designed to keep dust and debris from reaching Knoll Residential Center and Cather Dining Center. The residence hall towers are scheduled to be imploded at 9 a.m. Dec. 22.

Countdown to Cather, Pound implosion nears finale

December 12, 2017

Nebraska's Richard Wood (in yellow) and members of his research team prepare to collect sensors and cables after completing a sensing survey of Pound Hall on Dec. 2. The research project is creating a complete picture of how dynamics of Cather and Pound halls are changing as demolition crews prepare the towers for a Dec. 22 implosion.

Cather, Pound razing offers teaching, learning moments for engineers

December 8, 2017

Science & Technology

17th Street to close for Cather, Pound demolition

October 17, 2017

The Cather-Pound Residence Hall Complex when it opened in 1963. The university will raze the halls on Dec. 22.

Cather, Pound demolition set for Dec. 22

October 6, 2017

A student sits at a Cather-Pound desk in this photo taken shortly after the residence hall complex opened in 1963. The halls will be razed on Dec. 22.

Cather, Pound implosion schedule

October 6, 2017

The 13 floors of Cather Hall stretch upward along 17th Street at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Both Cather and Pound halls as well as the dining complex between the two towers are being demolished.

Demolition prep heats up at Cather, Pound halls

June 16, 2017