The Tower Crane
A massive tower crane now ascends above the Weatherford College campus and can be seen from many areas across Weatherford. While a common sight in Austin, Dallas, or other large metro areas around the country, tower cranes are an exceedingly rare sight in Weatherford.
The vertical mast portion of the crane is strongly anchored to a large concrete pad at the base of the tower. A jib, or long horizontal arm, is attached to the top of the vertical mast and uses a lifting trolley and hook to move heavy building materials. The crane has the ability to rotate a full 360 degrees as it moves these building materials to various locations on the building site. In its entirety, the tower crane is an impressive construction tool.
Tower cranes are typically used in the construction of high-rise buildings and large infrastructure projects. In the 157-year history of Weatherford College, such a crane has never before been necessary. But then again, never before has a five-story structure of this size and magnitude been constructed at WC.
The tower crane has unintentionally become a symbol of the coming of age, not only of Weatherford College, but of our entire community. We continue to grow and become increasingly complex. Our business community is thriving, standards of living are generally rising, and both our college and our community are becoming even more beautiful. And, of course, our people are second to none.
As I look out and see the massive tower crane, I am reminded of just how very fortunate I am to call a place like Weatherford home, and how blessed I am to be part of an amazing organization like Weatherford College.