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1. Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square, scaffolding and columns, ca. March 14, 2002 Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square, scaffolding and columns, ca. March 14, 2002 Scaffolding; Columns; Peristyles; Columns and scaffolding at the Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square during construction. The monument is a modified replica of an original by Edward H. Bennett which stood at the same location. Built...
2. Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square, scaffolding and partially built columns, March 14, 2002 Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square, scaffolding and partially built columns, March 14, 2002 Scaffolding; Columns; Peristyles; Construction; Looking south at partially built columns and scaffolding during construction of the Millennium Monument at Wrigley Square.
3. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, ca. March 3, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, ca. March 3, 2004 Concrete; I-beams; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Structural systems; Close-up view of an I-beam wrapped in green rebar. Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is put in place before the concrete is poured. The resulting reinforced concrete is stronger and more durable than regular...
4. Cloud Gate, base plate, March 4, 2004 Cloud Gate, base plate, March 4, 2004 Concrete; I-beams; Bolts & nuts; Close-up view of the base plate for the sculpture's anchoring system before it was encased in concrete.
5. Cloud Gate, base plate and anchor bolts, March 10, 2004 Cloud Gate, base plate and anchor bolts, March 10, 2004 Concrete; Bolts & nuts; I-beams; Close-up view of part of the sculpture's anchoring system before it was encased in concrete, showing the base plate and anchor bolts.
6. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 10, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 10, 2004 Parks; Construction; Construction equipment; Skating rinks; Structural systems; Trusses; Aerial view of SBC Plaza under construction. The McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink is visible in the foreground.
7. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Snow; Close-up view of rebar at SBC Plaza during its construction. Rebar, or reinforcing bar, is put in place before the concrete is poured. The resulting reinforced concrete is stronger and more durable than...
8. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 18, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 18, 2004 Concrete; Construction workers; Structural systems; Trusses; Skyscrapers; Trees; Lampposts; Snow; Concrete is pumped into SBC Plaza from a concrete pump truck. Buildings along Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street are visible in the background.
9. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 3, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 3, 2004 Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Plywood; Tents; Construction workers; Wood blocks; Dollies (Moving equipment) Workers thread a pole through eyelets on the underside of a steel plate, before a crane hoists it into place.
10. Crown Fountain, meeting in Chicago, May 13, 2002 Crown Fountain, meeting in Chicago, May 13, 2002 Alleys; Glass blocks; Lighting; Architects' offices; Faces; Puddles; Reflections; Puddles of water reflect LED test panels in the alley behind the offices of Krueck + Sexton Architects at 221 West Erie Street in Chicago.
11. Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Industrial facilities; Tents; Structural frames; Trees; Glass blocks; Assembly of a glass brick panel at Circle Redmont Inc., in Melbourne, Florida.
12. Crown Fountain, north tower, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, north tower, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Reflections; Trailers; Looking north toward the north tower during a test of the reservoir. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background. Other visible buildings include the...
13. Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals and granite tiles, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals and granite tiles, March 11, 2004 Pedestals; Pipes (Conduits); Tiles; Pails; Chisels & mallets; Installation of the pedestals during construction of Crown Fountain's reflecting pool. Getting the black granite tiles level was essential because of the minute 1/4-inch depth of the reflecting pool. The...
14. Crown Fountain, glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Crown Fountain, glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Trailers; Trees; Skyscrapers; Crates; Panels of glass tiles on site before they were installed onto the towers of Crown Fountain. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.
15. Crown Fountain, steel preparation, May 20, 2004 Crown Fountain, steel preparation, May 20, 2004 Structural systems; Construction workers; Glass blocks; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Lighting; Trees; Workers prepare steel for installation atop the north tower.
16. Crown Fountain, video test run, north tower, May 19, 2004 Crown Fountain, video test run, north tower, May 19, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Faces; Lighting; Testing; Tents; Trailers; Crates; Construction equipment; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking north toward the north tower during a video test run. An image of a face is visible on the LED screen. The Smurfit-Stone Building, One Prudential Plaza and Two Prudential Plaza are visible in the...
17. Crown Fountain, camera viewfinder, video production, May 20, 2004 Crown Fountain, camera viewfinder, video production, May 20, 2004 Motion picture studios; Video recording; Faces; The face of project superintendent Chris Smith of W.E. O’Neil Construction Company is framed in the camera's viewfinder during filming for Crown Fountain. Artist Jaume Plensa wanted everyone involved...
18. Crown Fountain, aerial view of construction site, ca. March 8, 2004 Crown Fountain, aerial view of construction site, ca. March 8, 2004 Lawns; Trailers; Structural systems; Reservoirs; Construction equipment; Trees; Street lights; Lampposts; Pedestrians; Sidewalks; Streets; Automobiles; Railroads; Aerial view of the construction site. The structural steel and LED tiles of the two towers are visible, and the reservoir, filled with water for a test run, can be seen in between.
19. Crown Fountain, aerial view of the south tower, March 10, 2004 Crown Fountain, aerial view of the south tower, March 10, 2004 Structural systems; Reservoirs; Pipes (Conduits); construction workers; Trees; Lampposts; Pedestrians; Sidewalks; Streets; Automobiles; Aerial view of the south tower on Michigan Avenue. The structural steel and all but the last LED tile, to go behind the gargoyle nozzle, is visible on the tower. The reservoir surrounding the tower can...
20. Crown Fountain, aerial view of construction site, ca. March 24, 2004 Crown Fountain, aerial view of construction site, ca. March 24, 2004 Lawns; Trailers; Structural systems; Reservoirs; Pipes (Conduits); Crates; Trees; Street lights; Lampposts; Sidewalks; Streets; Automobiles; Aerial view of the construction site. The structural steel and LED tiles of the two towers are visible, and the reservoir can be seen in between. The reflecting pool is taking shape as black granite tiles...
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