A flurry of activity occurred above the Nelson-Atkins on a recent freezing, gray day. A helicopter was used to move several large pieces of heating and cooling equipment from the ground to the roof of the Nelson-Atkins Building. (Since the area on the north side of the Museum is on top of the underground parking lot, a helicopter had to be used instead of a crane.)
The work began around 10:30 in the morning and was done before noon but the public definitely noticed. I saw vehicles parked along the side roads or slowing down to watch the proceedings. Cell phones were stuck out of car windows to capture the event. A few people asked what was going on but my favorite question was if it was President Bush making a visit (he was scheduled to be in town later that week).