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1. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Hoisting machinery; Structural frames; 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...
2. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, January 6, 2004 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, January 6, 2004 Excavation; Construction equipment; Construction workers; Tents; Structural systems; Snow; Skyscrapers; Stairways; A weatherproof tent was erected over part of the site so that work could continue in cold weather. The steel structure of the north tower can be seen to the left. Pritzker Pavilion is under construction...
3. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, January 6, 2004 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, January 6, 2004 Excavation; Retaining walls; Construction workers; Structural systems; Snow; Tents; Skyscrapers; A weatherproof tent was erected over part of the site so that work could continue in cold weather. The structural steel of the north tower can be seen in the background.
4. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, January 6, 2004 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, January 6, 2004 Excavation; Retaining walls; Structural systems; Snow; Tents; Skyscrapers; Trees; A weatherproof tent was erected over part of the site so that work could continue in cold weather. The structural steel of the north tower can be seen in the background.
5. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, January 16, 2004 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, January 16, 2004 Excavation; Retaining walls; Structural systems; Snow; Tents; Skyscrapers; Construction equipment; Construction workers; Concrete; Automobiles; Looking south at the structural steel of the south tower and the weatherproof tent that was erected so that work could continue in cold weather. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background....
6. 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...
7. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, partially-built cantilever, ca. January 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, partially-built cantilever, ca. January 9, 2003 Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Concrete; Skyscrapers; Looking northeast toward the construction site and the partially-built cantilever, which provides support for the headdress. The nature of the design demanded that the structural steel had to be perfectly...
8. 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...
9. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, construction of Great Lawn, October 17, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, construction of Great Lawn, October 17, 2003 Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Construction equipment Workers add layers of green roofing material to the future site of the Great Lawn. Built atop two stories of parking garages and railroad tracks, Millennium Park is one of the largest intensive green roofs...
10. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, construction of Great Lawn, October 17, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, construction of Great Lawn, October 17, 2003 Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Construction equipment With the trellis in place, workers begin constructing the Great Lawn. Built atop two stories of parking garages and railroad tracks, Millennium Park, at 24 ½ acres, is one of the largest green roofs in...
11. BP Bridge, rebar, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, rebar, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 Construction workers; Wheelbarrows; Skyscrapers; A view of the eastern approach ramp of the BP Bridge in Daley Bicentennial Plaza.
Like most of Millennium Park, the BP Bridge is built upon an underground parking garage and this presented construction...
12. BP Bridge, marking the path, May 9, 2003 BP Bridge, marking the path, May 9, 2003 Parks; Trees; Trucks; Skyscrapers; Wooden stakes in Daley Bicentennial Plaza mark the projected path of architect Frank Gehry’s BP Pedestrian Bridge.
Early designs show the Bridge crossing Columbus Drive in more of a “Z” shape,...
13. BP Bridge, spanning Columbus Drive, November 22, 2003 BP Bridge, spanning Columbus Drive, November 22, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Girders; Scaffolding; Construction workers; Streets; Skyscrapers; On November 22, 2003, Columbus Drive was shut down to traffic in both directions for 12 hours to allow the Bridge’s spans over Columbus Drive to be put into place. Three box girders were hoisted into...
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