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1. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the trellis, June 19, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the trellis, June 19, 2003 Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; A close-up view of part of the trellis before it was installed over the Great Lawn. Inkeeping with Frank Gehry’s distinctive style, the trellis that spans the Great Lawn is not only attractive and adds...
2. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, concrete column, August 29, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, concrete column, August 29, 2002 Construction workers; A concrete column which will support the overhead trellis.
3. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, construction of Great Lawn, November 21, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, construction of Great Lawn, November 21, 2003 Construction workers; Pails; Automobiles; Trailers; Skyscrapers; A layer of gravel on the future site of the Great Lawn. The trellis is visible overhead. The gravel is part of the drainage layer of the green roof, which keeps the lawn from becoming waterlogged and allows...
4. Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Trailers; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Structural systems; Trusses; A test run of Crown Fountain’s reservoir to check for leaks before the smooth, granite tiles were installed. In the completed fountain, the black granite tiles of the reflecting pool are held in place...
5. Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Trailers; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Structural systems; Trusses; A test-run of the reservoir portion of Crown Fountain before installation of the granite tiles. In the completed fountain, the black granite tiles of the reflecting pool are held in place 1/4-inch below...
6. Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, ca. March 3, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Reflections; A test-run of the reservoir portion of Crown Fountain before installation of the granite tiles. In the completed fountain, the black granite tiles of the reflecting pool are held in place 1/4-inch below...
7. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, construction of Great Lawn, October 28, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, construction of Great Lawn, October 28, 2003 Dump trucks; Trailers; Construction workers; A truck pours gravel onto the future site of the Great Lawn, atop layers of green roofing material for drainage, insulation and waterproofing. The gravel is part of the drainage layer of the green roof,...
8. 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...
9. Crown Fountain, LED screen cleaning, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, LED screen cleaning, April 1, 2004 Structural systems; Construction workers; Ladders; Pipes (Conduits); Trucks; Trailers; A worker cleans the LED screen on the north tower. The tower has been fitted with all but the last LED panel which will go behind the gargoyle nozzle.
10. Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Tiles; Pipes (Conduits); Concrete; Trees; Skyscrapers; A worker guides a glass panel into place on the north tower of Crown Fountain as it is hoisted from above by a crane. The north tower has been fitted with all but the last LED panel which will go behind...
11. Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Tiles; Pipes (Conduits); Concrete; Trees; Skyscrapers; A worker guides a glass panel into place on the north tower of Crown Fountain as it is hoisted from above by a crane. The north tower has been fitted with all but the last LED panel which will go behind...
12. Cloud Gate, polishing, May 19, 2005 Cloud Gate, polishing, May 19, 2005 Steel; Scaffolding; Construction workers; Ladders; Reflections; Plywood; A worker refines the surface of the sculpture using a double action disk sander, rubbing out the fine scratches left from the platen sander. The official dedication ceremony for Cloud Gate occurred May...
13. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, rooftop landscaping, November 25, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, rooftop landscaping, November 25, 2003 Theaters; Construction equipment; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Streets; Aerial view of the Harris Theater, which is adjoined at the back to the Pritzker Pavilion, as foam was added prior to constructing the rooftop terrace and garden.
14. Crown Fountain, Jaume Plensa and Mark Sexton visit the site, April 6, 2004 Crown Fountain, Jaume Plensa and Mark Sexton visit the site, April 6, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Tiles; Trailers; Skyscrapers; Artist Jaume Plensa (left) and architect Mark Sexton view the north tower during Crown Fountain's construction. The north tower has been fitted with all but the last LED panel which will go behind the...
15. Crown Fountain, Jaume Plensa and Mark Sexton visit the site, April 6, 2004 Crown Fountain, Jaume Plensa and Mark Sexton visit the site, April 6, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Tiles; Trailers; Skyscrapers; Artist Jaume Plensa (left) and architect Mark Sexton view the north tower during Crown Fountain's construction. The north tower has been fitted with all but the last LED panel which will go behind the...
16. Crown Fountain, Jaume Plensa and Mark Sexton visit the site, April 6, 2004 Crown Fountain, Jaume Plensa and Mark Sexton visit the site, April 6, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Construction workers; Ladders; Tiles; Trailers; Skyscrapers; Artist Jaume Plensa (left) and architect Mark Sexton view the north tower during Crown Fountain’s construction. The north tower has been fitted with all but the last LED panel which will go behind the...
17. Crown Fountain, checking clarity of glass brick panels, April 6, 2004 Crown Fountain, checking clarity of glass brick panels, April 6, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Construction workers; Ladders; Pipes (Conduits); Faces; Skyscrapers; Artist Jaume Plensa checks the clarity of newly installed glass brick panels on Crown Fountain's north tower. The north tower has been fitted with all but the last LED panel which will go behind the gargoyle...
18. BP Bridge, excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza, June 18, 2003 BP Bridge, excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza, June 18, 2003 Construction workers; Excavation; Close-up view of waterproofing uncovered when Daley Bicentennial Plaza was excavated. The Grant Park North Garage is located beneath the Daley Bicentennial Plaza. Because the Bridge's structure bears down...
19. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, concrete columns, September 18, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, concrete columns, September 18, 2002 Construction workers; Automobiles; Skyscrapers; Flags; Concrete columns, which will support the overhead trellis, along the southern edge of the site.
20. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, stage with glass doors, March 4, 2004 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, stage with glass doors, March 4, 2004 Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Ceilings; Ladders; Stages (Platforms); Finishing the stage of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Always with an eye to the quality of the sound, architect Frank Gehry designed the stage to enhance the acoustics for the performers without sacrificing...
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