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1. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, ca. March 3, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, ca. March 3, 2004 Concrete; I-beams; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Structural systems; Close-up view of an I-beam wrapped in green rebar. Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is put in place before the concrete is poured. The resulting reinforced concrete is stronger and more durable than regular...
2. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 10, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 10, 2004 Parks; Construction; Construction equipment; Skating rinks; Structural systems; Trusses; Aerial view of SBC Plaza under construction. The McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink is visible in the foreground.
3. 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.
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, steel preparation, May 20, 2004 Crown Fountain, steel preparation, May 20, 2004 Structural systems; Construction workers; Glass blocks; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Lighting; Trees; Workers prepare steel for installation atop the north tower.
6. Crown Fountain, aerial view of construction site, ca. March 8, 2004 Crown Fountain, aerial view of construction site, ca. March 8, 2004 Lawns; Trailers; Structural systems; Reservoirs; Construction equipment; Trees; Street lights; Lampposts; Pedestrians; Sidewalks; Streets; Automobiles; Railroads; Aerial view of the construction site. The structural steel and LED tiles of the two towers are visible, and the reservoir, filled with water for a test run, can be seen in between.
7. Crown Fountain, aerial view of the south tower, March 10, 2004 Crown Fountain, aerial view of the south tower, March 10, 2004 Structural systems; Reservoirs; Pipes (Conduits); construction workers; Trees; Lampposts; Pedestrians; Sidewalks; Streets; Automobiles; Aerial view of the south tower on Michigan Avenue. The structural steel and all but the last LED tile, to go behind the gargoyle nozzle, is visible on the tower. The reservoir surrounding the tower can...
8. Crown Fountain, aerial view of construction site, ca. March 24, 2004 Crown Fountain, aerial view of construction site, ca. March 24, 2004 Lawns; Trailers; Structural systems; Reservoirs; Pipes (Conduits); Crates; Trees; Street lights; Lampposts; Sidewalks; Streets; Automobiles; Aerial view of the construction site. The structural steel and LED tiles of the two towers are visible, and the reservoir can be seen in between. The reflecting pool is taking shape as black granite tiles...
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