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1. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 18, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 18, 2004 Concrete; Construction workers; Structural systems; Trusses; Skyscrapers; Trees; Lampposts; Snow; Concrete is pumped into SBC Plaza from a concrete pump truck. Buildings along Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street are visible in the background.
2. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Construction workers; Looking southeast toward the partially completed sculpture.
3. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Structural frames; Structural systems; Steel; Trusses; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; I-beams; Looking north toward the partially completed sculpture over which a weatherproof tent is being constructed. The tent provided shelter for the workers during cold weather, and added a cloak of secrecy as...
4. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 3, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 3, 2004 Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Plywood; Tents; Construction workers; Wood blocks; Dollies (Moving equipment) Workers thread a pole through eyelets on the underside of a steel plate, before a crane hoists it into place.
5. Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Industrial facilities; Structural frames; Fans (Machinery); Glass blocks; Construction workers Assembly of glass brick panels at Circle Redmont Inc., in Melbourne, Florida. The pink bricks were used during shipping to fill the empty spaces in the panels where the glass bricks were left out. The...
6. Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Industrial facilities; Construction workers; Structural frames; Fans (Machinery); Glass blocks; Assembly of glass brick panels at Circle Redmont Inc., in Melbourne, Florida. The pink bricks were used during shipping to fill the empty spaces in the panels where the glass bricks were left out. The...
7. Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Industrial facilities; Construction workers; Structural frames; Fans (Machinery); Glass blocks; Assembly of glass brick panels at Circle Redmont Inc., in Melbourne, Florida. The pink bricks were used during shipping to fill the empty spaces in the panels where the glass bricks were left out. The...
8. Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Industrial facilities; Construction workers; Structural frames; Glass blocks; Fans (Machinery); Assembly of glass brick panels at Circle Redmont Inc., in Melbourne, Florida. The pink bricks were used during shipping to fill the empty spaces in the panels where the glass bricks were left out. The...
9. Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Trailers; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Structural systems; Trusses; A test-run of the reservoir portion of Crown Fountain before installation of the granite tiles. In the completed fountain, the black granite tiles of the reflecting pool are held in place 1/4-inch below...
10. Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Trailers; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Structural systems; Trusses; A test run of Crown Fountain’s reservoir to check for leaks before the smooth, granite tiles were installed. In the completed fountain, the black granite tiles of the reflecting pool are held in place...
11. Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Reflections; A test-run of the reservoir portion of Crown Fountain before installation of the granite tiles. In the completed fountain, the black granite tiles of the reflecting pool are held in place 1/4-inch below...
12. Crown Fountain, east perimeter of site, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, east perimeter of site, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Reflections; Structural systems; Looking south along the east perimeter of the construction site during a test of the reservoir. The towers have been fitted with all but the last LED panels which will go behind the "gargoyle" nozzles....
13. Crown Fountain, south tower, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, south tower, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Reflections; Structural systems; Looking southwest toward the south tower during a test of the reservoir. The tower has been fitted with all but the last LED panel which will go behind the "gargoyle" nozzle. Buildings along South Michigan...
14. Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals, March 11, 2004 Pedestals; Tiles; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Chisels & mallets; Trees; Pails; Installation of the pedestals during construction of Crown Fountain's reflecting pool. In the completed fountain, the pedestals hold the black granite tiles in place 1/4-inch below the surface of a reservoir...
15. Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals, March 11, 2004 Pedestals; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Trees; Pails; Structural systems; Surveying equipment; Skyscrapers; Trucks; Installation of the pedestals during construction of Crown Fountain's reflecting pool. Getting the black granite tiles level was essential because of the minute 1/4-inch depth of the reflecting pool. The...
16. Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals, March 11, 2004 Pedestals; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Trees; Pails; Skyscrapers; Trucks; Installation of the pedestals during construction of Crown Fountain's reflecting pool. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.
17. Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals and granite tiles, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals and granite tiles, March 11, 2004 Pedestals; Pipes (Conduits); Tiles; Pails; Chisels & mallets; Construction workers; Trucks; Trees; Close-up view of a granite tile atop four pedestals during the construction of Crown Fountain's reflecting pool.
18. Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals and granite tiles, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals and granite tiles, March 11, 2004 Pedestals; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Trailers; Piping and pedestals in the fountain's reservoir. In the finished fountain, the 20-inch deep reservoir supplies water for the reflecting pool and the fountain.
19. Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals and granite tiles, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals and granite tiles, March 11, 2004 Pedestals; Tiles; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Pails; Chisels & mallets; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; A worker begins to build the surface of the reflecting pool. The surface is made of tiles of black, African granite that are 3 feet square and weigh around 250 pounds each. They sit almost 2 feet above...
20. Crown Fountain, installing a granite tile, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installing a granite tile, March 11, 2004 Pedestals; Tiles; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Pails; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Trucks; Installing the second granite tile. Granite tiles line the bottom of Crown Fountain's reflecting pool. Pedestals hold the tiles 20-inches above the floor of the reservoir. Getting the black granite tiles...
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