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Wells Fargo Sign Installation - View from the top

September 26, 2011 | Switch to full images

Due to Wachovia being absorbed by Wells Fargo, all Wachovia branding is being replaced across North Carolina- including the signage atop downtown Raleigh's 380 foot tall Wachovia Capitol Center. I've been following the replacement of the sign over the past few days, and today I got an opportunity to see the procedure up close.

I've been on the rooftops of many of downtown Raleigh buildings before, but never clinging to the side in this fashion. Thanks to Atlas Sign Industries and the building engineer.

Wells Fargo highwall rooftop signage on downtown Raleigh's third tallest building
Ground level view of the stage scaffolding for the Wells Fargo sign
Before I climbed over the side of the roof
View of Raleigh looking west from the stage platform 380 feet off the ground
Straight down to Salisbury Street, Raleigh
Workers from Atlas Signs complete wiring for illumination of the Wells Fargo signage
Go forth, Raleigh
A job with great views
View looking South at downtown Raleigh from the rooftop of Wachovia Capitol Center
Wachovia Capitol Center awaits its new Wells Fargo signage
Wells Fargo letters rest at ground level near the lobby
The night before the letters will be raised into position
New Wells Fargo Signage on 150 Fayetteville Street
Letters "AR" for the Wells Fargo high-wall rooftop signage in Raleigh
Signage workers carry a letter "G" for placement atop Raleigh's Skyline in Wells Fargo
Remnant letters from the Wachovia sign
People rappelling down the side of the building for "Over the Edge"
Over the Edge safety gear