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Construction begins on Google data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in June 2007.

Construction begins on Google data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in June 2007.  A crane lifts a section of the building's wall.  Data center's south wall nears completion.  Crane lifts a section of wall into place.  Seven weeks into project, the exterior nears completion.  Construction crew inspects the roof.  Exterior walls in place.  In October, work begins on road surrounding the facility.  Exterior infrastructure requires digging.  Construction temporarily halted by a December snowstorm.  In February, cooling system sits atop north side of building.  Newly planted trees.  Another view of building.  Sign calls attention to Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.  Dirt berm and rooftop cooling system as seen from entrance.  Rooftop cooling system.  Nearby Presbyterian Church will be demolished.  Pedestrian bridge under construction will span the Missouri River.  Winterfest Ice Fishing Derby at nearby Lake Manawa. 

Photo Gallery: Google's Iowa Data Center Emerges
Construction begins on Google data center in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in June 2007.

Photograph by Joshua White/The Daily Nonpareil