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1. BP Bridge, abutment, September 2, 2003 BP Bridge, abutment, September 2, 2003 Abutments; Scaffolding; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Close-up view of a concrete abutment near one end of the Bridge's span.
2. BP Bridge, concrete of the western approach ramp, October 17, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete of the western approach ramp, October 17, 2003 Structural frames; Trailers; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; A close-up view of the concrete surface of the western approach span prior to the installation of the wooden deck. The trellis of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Michigan Avenue street wall are visible...
3. BP Bridge, construction of the foundation ramp, June 18, 2003 BP Bridge, construction of the foundation ramp, June 18, 2003 Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Close-up view of formwork for the concrete foundation ramp of the BP Bridge. The tops of Lake Point Tower and the Buckingham are visible in the background.
4. BP Bridge, excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza, June 18, 2003 BP Bridge, excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza, June 18, 2003 Construction workers; Excavation; Close-up view of waterproofing uncovered when Daley Bicentennial Plaza was excavated. The Grant Park North Garage is located beneath the Daley Bicentennial Plaza. Because the Bridge's structure bears down...
5. BP Bridge, excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza, June 30, 2003 BP Bridge, excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza, June 30, 2003 Excavation; Construction workers; Pails; Close-up view of waterproofing problems uncovered when Daley Bicentennial Plaza was excavated in preparation for the construction of the BP Bridge.
6. BP Bridge, newly installed shingles, March 16, 2004 BP Bridge, newly installed shingles, March 16, 2004 Snow; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Close-up view of newly installed stainless steel shingles, or "scales", on a curve of the BP Bridge. The trellis of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Michigan Avenue street wall are visible in the background....
7. BP Bridge, newly installed shingles, November 14, 2003 BP Bridge, newly installed shingles, November 14, 2003 Construction workers; Close-up view of newly installed stainless steel shingles, or "scales", on the side of the BP Bridge.
8. BP Bridge, spanning Columbus Drive, November 22, 2003 BP Bridge, spanning Columbus Drive, November 22, 2003 Girders; Construction workers; Scaffolding; Ladders; Hoisting machinery; Close-up view of one end of a box girder as it was being installed atop the concrete pier in the center of Columbus Drive. Columbus Drive was closed to traffic for a 12-hour period as workers installed...
9. BP Bridge, spanning Columbus Drive, November 22, 2003 BP Bridge, spanning Columbus Drive, November 22, 2003 Girders; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Scaffolding; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; A close-up view showing where one of the box girders meets the eastern approach concrete ramp. In this photograph the second box girder is being held in place by a crane while it is secured to the concrete...
10. BP Bridge, subframing for shingles, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, subframing for shingles, September 12, 2003 Structural frames; Welding; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Flags; Close-up view of subframing for the stainless steel shingles, or "scales", that will form the surface of the BP Bridge, visible along the side of the concrete foundation ramp. A worker is welding the Jay...
11. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Construction workers; Ladders; Skyscrapers; Close-up view of the partially completed sculpture.
12. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Construction workers; Ladders; Close-up view of the partially completed sculpture.
13. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Structural frames; Close-up view of the partially completed sculpture.
14. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Tents; Construction workers; Plywood Close-up view of the partially assembled sculpture.
15. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Construction workers; Steel; Hoisting machinery; Tents; Structural frames; Close-up of a worker holding the edge of a steel plate before its installation.
16. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Construction workers; Steel; Hoisting machinery; Plywood Close-up of a worker as preparations are made to move a steel plate.
17. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 28, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 28, 2004 Steel; Structural systems; Tents; Concrete; Construction workers; Plywood Close-up of the base of the sculpture, showing where it is anchored to SBC Plaza.
18. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, cables and rigging, June 5, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, cables and rigging, June 5, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Pails; Close-up view of cables and rigging on the partially completed sculpture.
19. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 6, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 6, 2004 Steel; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Dollies (Moving equipment); Close-up view of a steel plate as it is hoisted by a crane at SBC Plaza.
20. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Ladders; Construction workers; Structural systems; Close-up view of steel plates and structural steel during the sculpture's assembly.
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