A historic photograph showing the construction of the expedition house used by the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition.

Construction Sequences

The building you are viewing was literally built piece-by-piece, as it would have been in 1881 at Fort Conger, except in virtual reality. Move your mouse over each image to read its caption. Click on each image to view a larger version.

August 13. The images in this gallery show a rotating view of the building site for the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition House. The foundation appears as a low rectangular mound. As the image rotates, the ship Proteus and the expeditions supplies are visible in the background.

August 15. The images in this gallery show a rotating view of the framed structure. The building is rectangular in shape and framed with wooden timbers. As the building rotates, Discovery harbor becomes visible in the background, with the ship Proteus and expedition supplies in the background.

August 16. The images in this gallery show a rotating view of the structure with sill plates and wall joists. As the building rotates, Discovery harbor becomes visible in the background, with the ship Proteus and expedition supplies in the background.

August 17. The images in this gallery show a rotating view of the structure with completed roof structure that is steeply pitched. As the building rotates, Discovery harbor becomes visible in the background, with the ship Proteus and expedition supplies in the background.

August 18. The images in this gallery show a rotating view of the structure with roof sheathing now in place. As the building rotates, Discovery harbor becomes visible in the background, with the ship Proteus and expedition supplies in the background.

August 19. The images in this gallery show a rotating view of the structure with walls completed. The building still lacks windows and doors. As the building rotates, Discovery harbor becomes visible in the background, with the ship Proteus and expedition supplies in the background.

August 20.The images in this gallery show a rotating view of the structure with wood siding and openings for windows and doors. As the building rotates, Discovery harbor becomes visible in the background, with the ship Proteus and expedition supplies in the background.

August 21. The images in this gallery show a rotating view of the structure. Black tar paper has been attached, as have wooden batons on the windows. As the building rotates, Discovery harbor becomes visible in the background, with the ship Proteus and expedition supplies in the background.

August 22. The images in this gallery show a rotating view of the structure with red terracotta stove pipes attached. As the building rotates, Discovery harbor becomes visible in the background, with the ship Proteus and expedition supplies in the background.

August 23. The images in this gallery show a rotating view of the completed house. The Proteus is visible in the background, as is the blue water and sea ice of Discovery harbour. As the building rotates, Discovery harbor becomes visible in the background, with the ship Proteus and expedition supplies in the background.