The Columbia Center

August, 1984

It might be interesting to know how many miles of ductwork are in this building.

In the background, 2 of the shock absorbers, or dampers, can be seen attached to the structural steel. These dampers were specially designed for this project to help minimize building motion during an earthquake or high winds. 

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Photograph by 

K. L. Slusher