Plans for the building had been made two decades prior to its construction.

The school was the subject of much controversy prior to its construction.

There had been structures at the site prior to the construction of the 1861 house.

Prior to its construction, women in the area had no means of cultural enrichment, especially if they were poor.

The first image, acquired in November of 2000, shows the area prior to the island's construction.

Prior to its construction it was the site of a Roman settlement.

Prior to its construction, federal prisoners were held at state prisons.

Prior to its construction, students were placed into other Wichita area schools.

Prior to the construction of the road, it would take the earliest visitors 3-4 days to see the park.

Prior to the construction of the original frame church people would gather at the site and hold services.