after which it is lowered. It is considered greedy if it remains flown for more than a few days. Gallery See also Groundbreaking Notes References John V. Robinson (2001). "The 'topping out' traditions of the high-steel ironworkers". Western Folklore, Fall 2001. . Carpenter Magazine, Sep/Oct 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20070311032321/http://www.stp.uh.edu/vol68/160/news/news4.html Tree symbolizes campus' growth (tree is still a part of the ceremony); The Daily Cougar; Volume 68, Issue 160, Monday, 28 July 2003; accessed 11 February 2007. . National Review, December 23, 2003 External links Richtfest.info A German language site about the topping out ceremonies. Topping out Roberts Pavilion Topping out the new athletic building at Claremont McKenna College. Ceremonies Building engineering History of construction Timber framing Rituals attending construction