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1. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cast concrete and formwork, ca. April 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cast concrete and formwork, ca. April 2002 Concrete; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Ladders; Sawhorses; Looking northwest toward the construction site where concrete structures and formwork are visible. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background.
2. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, steel plates, March 29, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, steel plates, March 29, 2004 Dollies (Moving equipment); Skyscrapers; Steel; Steel plates wrapped in tarps are lined up in cradles along the north end of SBC Plaza. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background.
3. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, November 26, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, November 26, 2003 Excavation; Retaining walls; Concrete; Construction equipment; Trees; Trailers; Skyscrapers; Looking north along the east side of the site. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, and the buildings along East Randolph Street are visible in the background.
4. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, ca. September 16, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, ca. September 16, 2003 Excavation; Skyscrapers; Trailers; Retaining walls; Trees; As the reservoir was excavated, the formwork for a concrete retaining wall was added around its sides. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background.
5. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, seating area, May 3, 2004 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, seating area, May 3, 2004 Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Chairs; Skyscrapers; Trees; Shrubs; The partially-constructed seating area and trellis of the Pavilion, as seen from the BP Bridge. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background.
6. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, seating area, May 3, 2004 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, seating area, May 3, 2004 Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Chairs; Skyscrapers; Trees; Shrubs; Looking west toward the partially constructed seating area and trellis of the Pavilion, and the surrounding walkways and trees. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible...
7. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, a piece of structural steel for the headdress, March 6, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, a piece of structural steel for the headdress, March 6, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Snow; A piece of structural steel for the headdress is hoisted from above by a crane. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background, as is the Smurfit-Stone Building....
8. Cloud Gate, transportation study, Millennium Park, ca. August 21, 2002 Cloud Gate, transportation study, Millennium Park, ca. August 21, 2002 Parks; Skyscrapers; Lawns; Looking northwest toward SBC Plaza, the location selected for Anish Kapoor's sculpture (later named Cloud Gate), in Millennium Park. Chicago Cultural Center (formerly the Chicago Public Library) is visible...
9. Crown Fountain, installation of granite tiles, March 18, 2004 Crown Fountain, installation of granite tiles, March 18, 2004 Pedestals; Pipes (Conduits); Tiles; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Trailers; Looking north toward granite tiles and exposed pipes at the base of the north tower during the construction of Crown Fountain. Horseshoe shims act as temporary spacers keeping the tiles separated during...
10. Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square, dedication, banner, October 30, 2002 Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square, dedication, banner, October 30, 2002 Peristyles; Columns; Fountains; Skyscrapers; Banners Looking northwest at the peristyle on dedication night; a banner with the names of Millennium Park founders is illuminated. The monument is a modified replica of an original by Edward H. Bennett which...
11. Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Reflections; Trailers; A test-run of the reservoir portion of Crown Fountain before installation of the reflecting pool. In the completed fountain, the black granite tiles of the reflecting pool are held in place 1/4-inch below...
12. Crown Fountain, north tower, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, north tower, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Reflections; Trailers; Looking north toward the north tower during a test of the reservoir. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background. Other visible buildings include the...
13. McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink, January 4, 2002 McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink, January 4, 2002 Skyscrapers; Looking northeast toward the McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background.
14. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, building materials and pieces of structural steel, April 17, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, building materials and pieces of structural steel, April 17, 2003 Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Building materials and pieces of structural steel on-site during construction of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background....
15. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 6, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 6, 2004 Steel; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Dollies (Moving equipment); Skyscrapers; A steel plate is hoisted by a crane at SBC Plaza. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background.
16. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 29, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 29, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Skyscrapers; Looking northwest toward the partially assembled sculpture. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, and the 30 North Michigan Avenue building are visible in the background.
17. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 29, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 29, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Ladders; Skyscrapers; Looking northwest toward the partially assembled sculpture. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, and the Smurfit-Stone building are visible in the background.
18. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 29, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 29, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Ladders; Skyscrapers; Looking northeast toward the partially assembled sculpture. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, and the Smurfit-Stone building are visible in the background.
19. Cloud Gate, transportation study, Lake Shore Drive, ca. August 21, 2002 Cloud Gate, transportation study, Lake Shore Drive, ca. August 21, 2002 Streets; Automobiles; Skyscrapers; Trees; Traffic signs & signals; Street lights; View northwest across the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and East Monroe Street. Buildings along east Randolph Street are visible in the background, including the Smurfit-Stone Building, Millennium Park...
20. Cloud Gate, transportation study, Lake Shore Drive, ca. August 21, 2002 Cloud Gate, transportation study, Lake Shore Drive, ca. August 21, 2002 Streets; Automobiles; Street lights; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking north along Lake Shore Drive near East Jackson Drive in Chicago. Buildings along east Randolph Street are visible in the background, including the Buckingham Condominium (formerly Buckingham Plaza),...
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