EPCOT Construction Photos from 1981

[DonickCo]

Here are some of my Epcot construction photos.

EPCOT Center Construction Photos

Enjoy
-DonickCo

 

[Tramp]

Cool photos! :sohappy:

I have a bunch of similar photos taken during the very early stages of construction. I remember riding the monorail over to the Epcot construction site and we weren't allowed to leave the monorail station. We could only look from the station platform and there was very little to see...lots of bulldozers and piles of dirt. :wave:

 

[aimster]

"Italy Pavillion - Some Assembly Required"

That was too funny! :lol:

 

[barnum42]

Great pics again!

Here is a site from someone who worked on the construction, with more photos:

http://www.stevealcorn.com/Work/Epcot/EpcotConstruction/EpcotConstruction.html

 

[POOHKILLEDTOAD]

I'll bet that burning port-o-let smelled good! :hurl:

 

[Thorphin]

A question and a comment:

First, the comment. I didn't realize that construction happened so close to the opening of Epcot Center. By the looks of it, it doesn't look like Italy's construction was even begun 4 months before the Center opened! Kinda crazy...

And the question: What the heck is Hollywoody's? What does this have to do with Spaceship Earth?

 

[WDWScottieBoy]

Great photos as always! I too didn't know that Epcot had just started construction so soon to opening day. I love what they have done with that park and can't believe they did it all in such a short amount of time. Also, what is the Hollywoody's? I've never seen that before.

 

[joel_maxwell]

thanks for the pics guys.............. makes a friday go a little faster. i would love to see more inside construction photos of SSE. the pic of the down track is fantastic. thanks.

 

[diddy_mouse]

very cool photos! its intresting to see the infant stages of EPCOT

 

[mrtoad]

Cool photos! :sohappy:

I have a bunch of similar photos taken during the very early stages of construction. I remember riding the monorail over to the Epcot construction site and we weren't allowed to leave the monorail station. We could only look from the station platform and there was very little to see...lots of bulldozers and piles of dirt. :wave:

We did the same thing. I think it was the year it opened. You got off the monorial and they had a CM talk to you about the project. SSE was part way covered with the skin. I also think I remember monitors you could look at and see some information. Does that sound right, or did I dream that part?

 

[stewdog1]

This has to be the saddest picture on the entire site.

[Warning: This picture is graphic in nature]

http://www.stevealcorn.com/Work/Epcot/Horizons_Demolition_7-11-00.jpg

 

[POOHKILLEDTOAD]

OMG That is sick. i'm gonna go cry :zipit:

 

[Jajo]

"This has to be the saddest picture on the entire site."

I still get ticked off that they had to tear down good attractions just to add more. Don't talk to me about needing more guests in Epcot when they rip out favorites.

 

[mandib]

Very cool pics. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Figment1986]

that pic is sad...

i hated how they couldn't get that down fast and not slow... that structure looks like it shouldn't even be standing...

 

[Buzzes Dad]

I love those construction photo's but what was Hollywoody's?:wave:

 

[HauntedPirate]

Excellent pics and links, everyone! I need to check out Mr. Alcorn's site more thoroughly.

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

I love construction pics. Those are probably my fav. Thanks for the new fav.