Irivne Spectrum Center Grand Opening

Thanks to Cedric for these photos of the Irvine Spectrum Center (S. Calif.) grand opening on Feb. 11, 2006. He says there were about 35 persons in line when he arrived at 8:10 a.m., just in time for the final pressure washing of the storefront!

The front of the waiting line

Cedric's view of the store from his place in line.

A worker gave the storefront a last pressure washing at about 8:30 a.m.

About 8:45 a.m. the line began snaking around the corner of the mall.

A Creative hurries back to the store after taking video of the waiting line.

The waiting crowd streams into the store.

The combined Genius/Studio Bar on the right side of the store.

An Apple employee carries merchandise through the line waiting to make purchases.

The Genius Bar staff is ready!

Notice how the Genius Bar an Studio Bar are adjacent to each other.

A view from the rear of the store.