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1. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, cables and rigging, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, cables and rigging, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Skyscrapers; Detailed view showing the cables and rigging holding each plate in place during assembly. The hanging system was a temporary holding measure, until all of the plates were in place and could be welded together....
2. 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...
3. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel and formwork, July 17, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel and formwork, July 17, 2002 Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Automobiles; Construction workers; Concrete; Looking north toward the construction site of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion as structural steel was erected and temporary formwork was installed.
4. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, formwork, ca. August 26, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, formwork, ca. August 26, 2002 Concrete; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Ladders; Cantilever construction; Looking northwest toward the construction site. Temporary wooden formwork for casting concrete covers a large area to the east of the stage.
5. 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.
6. BP Bridge, outline in rebar, May 9, 2003 BP Bridge, outline in rebar, May 9, 2003 Sheds; Skyscrapers; Pails; The path of the BP Bridge was outlined in rebar, or reinforcing bar, which was later cast in concrete. The orange caps atop the rebar spikes were for worker safety. A temporary wooden shed blocks part...
7. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 Construction workers; Flags; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking southwest toward the concrete foundation ramp during construction. A worker adjusts a temporary flag pole displaying a United States flag and a Minnesota Vikings flag. The top of the CNA Center...
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