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1. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, close-up of structural steel, April 21, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, close-up of structural steel, April 21, 2003 Structural systems; Structural frames; Industrial facilities; A close-up of one of the two 22-by-25-foot steel rings on either end of the structural steel of the sculpture during a trial assembly in Oakland, California.
2. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, steel plate, April 22, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, steel plate, April 22, 2003 Steel; Structural frames; Pulled-back tarp reveals a curved steel plate. The surface of the plate has been covered with a protective film.
3. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, September 18, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, September 18, 2003 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Industrial facilities; Close-up the sculpture's structural steel with a view of industrial buildings in the background.
4. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 17, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 17, 2004 Concrete; Bolts & nuts; Close-up view of an anchor bolt that was sunk into SBC Plaza in preparation for the installation of the sculpture.
5. Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals and granite tiles, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals and granite tiles, March 11, 2004 Pedestals; Tiles; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Pails; Chisels & mallets; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; A worker begins to build the surface of the reflecting pool. The surface is made of tiles of black, African granite that are 3 feet square and weigh around 250 pounds each. They sit almost 2 feet above...
6. Crown Fountain, tower construction, November 10, 2003 Crown Fountain, tower construction, November 10, 2003 I-beams; Concrete; Construction workers; Retaining walls; Pails; Boxes; Installation of steel I-beams forming the base of the south tower during an early stage of Crown Fountain's construction.
7. Crown Fountain, machinery, November 26, 2003 Crown Fountain, machinery, November 26, 2003 I-beams; Concrete; Construction workers; Retaining walls; Hoisting machinery; Trailers; Pipes (Conduits); Trucks; Trees; Skyscrapers; A view of a crane and other machinery on-site during Crown Fountain's construction.
8. Crown Fountain, structural steel, construction of towers, December 11, 2003 Crown Fountain, structural steel, construction of towers, December 11, 2003 Structural systems; Hoisting machinery; Concrete; Trailers; I-beams; Retaining walls; Trees; Skyscrapers; A crane hoists a section of structural steel into place on the north tower of Crown Fountain. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.
9. Crown Fountain, LED installation, construction of towers, February 2, 2004 Crown Fountain, LED installation, construction of towers, February 2, 2004 Structural systems; Tents; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Looking northeast toward the structural steel and partially installed LED screen of the north tower. The weatherproof tent that partially covered the construction site during the winter months is visible...
10. Crown Fountain, view of north tower, ca. February 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, view of north tower, ca. February 11, 2004 Tents; Skyscrapers; Snow; Trailers; Trees; Looking north toward the north tower of Crown Fountain. The tower has been fitted with all but the last LED panel which will go behind the gargoyle nozzle. Buildings along north Michigan Avenue and East...
11. Crown Fountain, close-up view of LED lights, ca. February 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, close-up view of LED lights, ca. February 11, 2004 Close-up view of rows of LED lights on panels installed on one of the towers of Crown Fountain.
12. Crown Fountain, installing pipes on the north tower, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installing pipes on the north tower, March 11, 2004 Structural systems; Construction workers; Pipes (Conduits); A view of the structural steel of the north tower as workers install pipes.
13. Crown Fountain, underground parking garage, September 2, 2003 Crown Fountain, underground parking garage, September 2, 2003 Parking garages; Automobiles; An area of the underground parking garage below Crown Fountain was fenced off prior to the construction of underground control rooms. Twenty-six parking spaces were given over to Crown Fountain to provide...
14. Crown Fountain, video test run, south tower, July 9, 2004 Crown Fountain, video test run, south tower, July 9, 2004 Faces; Lighting; Testing; Reflections; Automobiles; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking toward the south tower. An image of a face is visible on the tower's LED screen. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible to the right.
15. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, formwork and rebar, ca. November 10, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, formwork and rebar, ca. November 10, 2002 Concrete; Construction workers; Ladders; Cantilever construction; Looking northwest toward the Pavilion stage during construction. Formwork and rebar are visible where concrete had not yet been cast.
16. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the stage, ca. August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the stage, ca. August 10, 2003 Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Ceilings; Looking north toward the partially constructed stage. The wooden panels of the ceiling are partially visible and the innermost ribbons of the headdress can be seen.
17. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the ceiling, ca. November 14, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the ceiling, ca. November 14, 2003 Construction workers; Ladders; Ceilings; Shovels; Sawhorses; View of the wooden ceiling during construction from the scaffolding just below.
18. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, aerial view of the construction site, ca. February 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, aerial view of the construction site, ca. February 9, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Parks; Trees; Streets; Construction equipment; Christmas trees; Aerial view of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion under construction. Some of the buildings along East Randolph Street are visible in the background.
19. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, aerial view of the construction site, ca. August 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, aerial view of the construction site, ca. August 9, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Parks; Skating rinks; Trees; Streets; Construction equipment; Aerial view of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion under construction. Some of the buildings along East Randolph Street are visible in the background.
20. 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,...
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