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1. Cloud Gate, assembly in Chicago, structural steel, February 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, assembly in Chicago, structural steel, February 25, 2004 Structural systems; Steel; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Side view of the two 22-by-25-foot steel rings at either end of the sculpture's structural steel.
2. Cloud Gate, assembly in Chicago, structural steel, February 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, assembly in Chicago, structural steel, February 25, 2004 Structural systems; Steel; Skyscrapers; Side view of the two 22-by-25-foot steel rings at either end of the sculpture's structural steel.
3. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Construction workers; Snow; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers; Trees; Stacks of lightweight poly-foam fill blocks are lined up along the side of SBC Plaza. Pritzker Pavilion is visible in the background.
4. 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.
5. 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...
6. Crown Fountain, constructing the reservoir and reflecting pool, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, constructing the reservoir and reflecting pool, April 1, 2004 Pedestals; Tiles; Construction workers; Pails; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Surveying equipment; Chisels & mallets; Pipes (Conduits); A worker applies a treatment along the side of the reservoir. In the background, workers install granite tile.
7. Crown Fountain, structural steel, construction of towers, November 26, 2003 Crown Fountain, structural steel, construction of towers, November 26, 2003 Structural systems; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Pipes (Conduits); Concrete; I-beams; Trucks; Trailers; Skyscrapers; The north tower of Crown Fountain under construction. Each tower is 50 feet tall, 23 feet wide and 16 feet deep, separated by a 232 foot-long reflecting pool. At the bottom of this image the pipes that...
8. Crown Fountain, north tower, opening day, July 16, 2004 Crown Fountain, north tower, opening day, July 16, 2004 Fountains; Lighting; Crowds; Umbrellas; Rain; Trees; Lawns; Skyscrapers; Looking north along the east side of Crown Fountain, where a crowd has gathered on Millennium Park's opening day in spite of the rain. One Prudential Plaza is visible in the background.
9. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel, formwork and rebar, October 15, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel, formwork and rebar, October 15, 2002 Concrete; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Automobiles; Flags; Cantilever construction; Looking north toward the stage as the steel skeleton of the Pavilion begins to take shape. Concrete formwork and extensive networks of rebar, or reinforcing bar, can be seen at either side of the stage....
10. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, side view, October 15, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, side view, October 15, 2002 Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Flags; Concrete; Looking west toward the Pavilion during its construction.
11. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cast concrete wall, February 6, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cast concrete wall, February 6, 2003 Concrete; Skyscrapers; Close up view of a cast concrete wall on the west side of Jay Pritzker Pavilion during construction. The tops of the Smurfit-Stone Building and One Prudential Plaza are visible in the background.
12. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cantilever and scaffolding, January 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cantilever and scaffolding, January 9, 2003 Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Side view of the cantilever from below during its construction. Green scaffolding is visible supporting the cantilever.
13. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cantilever and scaffolding, January 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cantilever and scaffolding, January 9, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Concrete; Flags; Skyscrapers; Yellow structural steel protrudes from the east side of the Pavilion roof where the cantilever was to be attached. Temporary wooden formwork is visible to the right.
14. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cantilever and scaffolding, January 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cantilever and scaffolding, January 9, 2003 Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Side view of the partially-built cantilever and scaffolding. The top of the Pittsfield Building is visible in the background.
15. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, side view with cantilever, January 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, side view with cantilever, January 9, 2003 Cantilever construction; Concrete; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Scaffolding; Looking west toward the Pavilion during the cantilever's construction. A concrete pylon for support of the trellis is visible in the foreground. The tops of several tall buildings can be seen in the background,...
16. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, March 6, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, March 6, 2003 Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Snow; Side view of newly installed structural steel for the Pavilion's headdress.
17. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, March 6, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, March 6, 2003 Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Side view of newly installed structural steel for the Pavilion's headdress, showing where it is anchored to the concrete. The Aon Center is visible in the background.
18. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, ca. March 24, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, ca. March 24, 2003 Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Side view of newly installed structural steel for the Pavilion's headdress, showing where it is anchored to the concrete.
19. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, installation of structural steel for the headdress, May 13, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, installation of structural steel for the headdress, May 13, 2003 Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Flowers; Traffic signs & signals; Streets; Skyscrapers; Lampposts; Looking east, the partially-built headdress is in profile as a crane lifts structural steel into place. The distance the headdress, or proscenium, extends from the stage provides a cover for most of the...
20. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, June 17, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, June 17, 2003 Skyscrapers; Scaffolding; Close-up view of the structural steel for the headdress on the east side of the Pavilion. Buildings along East Randolph Street are visible in the background.
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