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1. Cloud Gate, transportation study, Buckingham Fountain, ca. August 21, 2002 Cloud Gate, transportation study, Buckingham Fountain, ca. August 21, 2002 Plazas; Fountains; Skyscrapers; Looking west at the concrete pavement near Buckingham Fountain in Chicago. Buildings visible in the background include the Harrison Hotel Electric Garage, the Congress Hotel, the Auditorium Building, the...
2. Cloud Gate, base plate, March 4, 2004 Cloud Gate, base plate, March 4, 2004 I-beams; Bolts & nuts; Concrete; Close-up view of the base plate for the sculpture's anchoring system before it was encased in concrete.
3. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004 Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Construction workers; Ladders; Barrels; Dollies (Moving equipment); Skyscrapers; Looking northwest toward the partially completed sculpture.
4. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Structural frames; Structural systems; Steel; Trusses; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; I-beams; Looking north toward the partially completed sculpture over which a weatherproof tent is being constructed. The tent provided shelter for the workers during cold weather, and added a cloak of secrecy as...
5. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 15, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 15, 2004 Structural frames; Structural systems; Steel; Trusses; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; I-beams; Looking north toward the partially completed sculpture over which a weatherproof tent is being constructed.
6. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Steel; Scaffolding; Roark Frankel of U.S. Equities Realty in front of the partially completed sculpture. U.S. Equities Realty oversaw the construction of Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Pritzker Pavilion, and BP Bridge.
7. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 25, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Structural frames; Tents; Scaffolding; Plywood View of the partially assembled sculpture.
8. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 27, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 27, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Tents; Scaffolding; Plywood Rigging and cables near the base of the sculpture.
9. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 28, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 28, 2004 Steel; Construction workers; Scaffolding; Structural systems; Trusses; Tents; Plywood Workers adjust cables on the partially completed sculpture.
10. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 29, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 29, 2004 Steel; Construction workers; Dollies (Moving equipment); Structural frames; Tents; Plywood; Wood blocks; A worker rubs the edge of a steel plate in a cradle, before its installation.
11. Crown Fountain, water feature tests, August 25, 2002 Crown Fountain, water feature tests, August 25, 2002 Water tanks; Fountains; Testing; Ladders; Hoses;Industrial facilities; Testing the "gargoyle" feature of the fountain at Crystal Fountains headquarters in Concord, Ontario, Canada.
12. Crown Fountain, water feature tests, August 27, 2003 Crown Fountain, water feature tests, August 27, 2003 Fountains; Testing; Ladders; Industrial facilities; Hoses; Water tanks; Testing the "gargoyle" feature of the fountain at Crystal Fountains headquarters in Concord, Ontario, Canada.
13. Crown Fountain, water feature tests, August 28, 2003 Crown Fountain, water feature tests, August 28, 2003 Pedestals; Testing; Industrial facilities; Signs (Notices); Plywood; The weight limits of the reflecting pool's pedestals are tested with specialized equipment. On the finished fountain, the pedestals support the weight of the reflecting pool's black granite tiles from...
14. Crown Fountain, tile sample, September 3, 2003 Crown Fountain, tile sample, September 3, 2003 Tiles; Close-up view of a sample black granite tile.
15. Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Reflections; Trailers; A test-run of the reservoir portion of Crown Fountain before installation of the reflecting pool. In the completed fountain, the black granite tiles of the reflecting pool are held in place 1/4-inch below...
16. Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Concrete; Reflections; A reflection of the Michigan Avenue street wall in Crown Fountain’s reservoir while conducting a water-tightness test.
17. Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Reflections; Structural systems; Looking north along the east perimeter of the water feature during a test of the reservoir.
18. Crown Fountain, east perimeter of site, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, east perimeter of site, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Reflections; Structural systems; Looking south along the east perimeter of the construction site during a test of the reservoir. The towers have been fitted with all but the last LED panels which will go behind the "gargoyle" nozzles....
19. 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...
20. Crown Fountain, south tower, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, south tower, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Reflections; Structural systems; Looking southwest toward the south tower during a test of the reservoir. The tower has been fitted with all but the last LED panel which will go behind the "gargoyle" nozzle. Buildings along South Michigan...
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