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A14SEPTEMBER 21–27, 2012BROOKLYN WELCOMES THE BARCLAYS CENTERBuilding Barclays from the ground upThe Barclays Center has changed the face of the borough — literally.Here’s a fond look back at how the budding arena matured from avacant lot to a world class sports and entertainment facility.APRIL 20, 2010: The Barclays Center is barely concieved, butbrimming with hope of what’s to come.AUG. 30, 2010: A fleet of backhoes make some progress in theconstuction crew’s frantic quest for bedrock.MARCH 25, 2011: Up it goes! The Barclays Center’s skeleton-likeframe rises into the air on two sides.Photos by Nelson BakermanAUG. 29, 2011: Progress on the frame continues, and a latticeworkof steel beams hovers overhead, primed to support the roof.FEB. 27, 2012: The arena has come a long way. A large portion ofthe roof appears complete, and work has begun on the facade.AUG. 23, 2012: What a beaut! With the roof finished, logos gleamingfrom the sides. The venue is nearly ready.For All Your Vacations Packages and Travel Needs Call TravelSpanVacations at 800-817-6177 or Visit Us Online @ travelspan.com877-786-6560 www.myNYCB.com *New York Community Bancorp has been rated the Top Performing Large Thrift in the U.S. for 2011among thrifts with $5.0 billion or more in assets, as reported by SNL Financial.©2012 New York Community Bank. Member FDIC