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1. BP Bridge, aerial view during construction, November 25, 2003 BP Bridge, aerial view during construction, November 25, 2003 Streets; Automobiles; Hoisting machinery; Structural frames; Aerial view showing the construction of the BP Bridge west of Columbus Drive. The structural steel of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion headdress is visible in the foreground.

2. BP Bridge, installing the shingles, February 13, 2004 BP Bridge, installing the shingles, February 13, 2004 Streets; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Flags; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Snow; Surveying equipment; Looking west across Columbus Drive toward the BP Bridge, where the installation of the stainless steel shingles, or "scales", is taking place. The trellis and headdress of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and...

3. BP Bridge, landscaping, April 15, 2004 BP Bridge, landscaping, April 15, 2004 Lampposts; Trees; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Cantilever construction; View of the landscaping between the west side of the BP Bridge and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, taken from the Bridge. The headdress of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion is visible in the background.

4. BP Bridge, spanning Columbus Drive, November 22, 2003 BP Bridge, spanning Columbus Drive, November 22, 2003 Girders; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Streets; Construction workers; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Looking west from BP Bridge's eastern approach span, as workers aligned newly added box girders. Columbus Drive was closed to traffic for a 12-hour period as workers installed three box girders making...

5. BP Bridge, spanning Columbus Drive, November 24, 2003 BP Bridge, spanning Columbus Drive, November 24, 2003 Girders; Streets; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Looking west toward the center of BP Bridge's span where it is supported by a pier on the median strip of Columbus Drive. Stainless steel shingles, or "scales", have begun to be installed on the sides...

6. BP Bridge, structural steel, November 12, 2003 BP Bridge, structural steel, November 12, 2003 Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Surveying equipment; Looking west toward the structural steel of the eastern approach span of BP Bridge. The partially constructed trellis and headdress of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Michigan Avenue street wall are...

7. BP Bridge, structural steel, September 2, 2003 BP Bridge, structural steel, September 2, 2003 Scaffolding; Ladders; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Structural steel for BP Bridge's western approach span, west of Columbus Drive. The Buckingham is visible in the background.

8. BP Bridge, subframing, January 9, 2004 BP Bridge, subframing, January 9, 2004 Streets; Automobiles; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Snow; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Scaffolding; Looking west across Columbus Drive toward subframing on the side of the BP Bridge. The structural steel of the Bridge's span is visible at right. The trellis of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and the Michigan...

9. BP Bridge, western approach span and pier, October 17, 2003 BP Bridge, western approach span and pier, October 17, 2003 Streets; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Looking west over Columbus Drive toward BP Bridge's western approach span and central pier, or support column, during construction. Wooden formwork for concrete surrounds part of the Bridge's structural...

10. BP Bridge, western approach span, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, western approach span, October 13, 2003 Streets; Automobiles; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Looking west across Columbus Drive toward the western approach span of BP Bridge. Wooden formwork for concrete surrounds part of the structural steel. The trellis of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion is visible...

11. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Looking west toward the partially assembled sculpture. The 20 North Michigan Avenue building is visible in the background.

12. Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 15, 2004 Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 15, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Structural systems; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Pipes (Conduits); Concrete; Tiles; Pedestals; Marks (Symbols); Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking west toward the north tower of Crown Fountain as glass brick panels are installed.

13. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, close-up view of headdress, August 7, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, close-up view of headdress, August 7, 2003 Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Close-up view of the headdress along the west side of the Pavilion's stage.

14. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the stage, February 6, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the stage, February 6, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Stages (Platforms); Looking west across the stage during construction.

15. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the trellis, September 25, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the trellis, September 25, 2003 Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Streets; Looking west toward the partially completed Pavilion and trellis from Columbus Drive. The Michigan Avenue street wall and the top of the Sears Tower are visible in the background.

16. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, formwork, ca. April 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, formwork, ca. April 2002 Concrete; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Looking west toward formwork for concrete. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.

17. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress and trellis, November 12, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress and trellis, November 12, 2003 Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Cantilever construction; Looking west toward the headdress and trellis of the Pavilion. The BP Bridge is visible in the foreground.

18. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress and trellis, November 12, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress and trellis, November 12, 2003 Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Cantilever construction; Looking west toward the headdress and trellis of the Pavilion. The BP Bridge is visible in the foreground.

19. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress, August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress, August 10, 2003 Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Looking west across the Pavilion's stage toward part of the headdress. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.

20. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, installing steel panels, July 1, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, installing steel panels, July 1, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Steel and aluminum panels are added to the underside of the headdress. The headdress, or proscenium, reaches a height of 120 feet above the stage and is an important part of the overall acoustical plan...
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