Photos: 1st phase of East Market tops off

Construction workers placed the final beam at the top of the 17-story tower at East Market this morning, marking a major topping off milestone two years after breaking ground.

Dozens of Tutor Perini and Berlin Steel workers and designers involved with the project signed a white steel beam adorned with an American flag and a Christmas tree. They then watched as it was hoisted above and placed on top of the residential tower. Read the rest of the article here.