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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; Close-up view of the concrete pavement near Buckingham Fountain in Chicago. Buildings visible in the background include the Blackstone Hotel, the Harrison Hotel Electric Garage, the Congress Hotel, 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, base plate and anchor bolts, March 10, 2004 Cloud Gate, base plate and anchor bolts, March 10, 2004 Concrete; I-beams; Bolts & nuts; Close-up view of part of the sculpture's anchoring system before it was encased in concrete, showing the base plate and anchor bolts.
4. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Snow; Marks (Symbols); 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...
5. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 22, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 22, 2004 Concrete; Construction workers; Structural systems; Trusses; Shovels; Skyscrapers; Close-up view of the base of the sculpture and SBC Plaza.
6. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 3, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 3, 2004 Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Plywood; Tents; Construction workers; Dollies (Moving equipment); Wood blocks Workers thread a pole through eyelets on the underside of a steel plate, before a crane hoists it into place.
7. Cloud Gate, polishing, May 25, 2005 Cloud Gate, polishing, May 25, 2005 Equipment A double action disk sander was used to rub out fine scratches in the sculpture's surface.
8. Crown Fountain, meeting in Chicago, May 13, 2002 Crown Fountain, meeting in Chicago, May 13, 2002 Alleys; Architects' offices; Viewing LED test panels in the alley behind the offices of Krueck + Sexton Architects at 221 West Erie Street in Chicago.
9. Crown Fountain, tile sample, September 3, 2003 Crown Fountain, tile sample, September 3, 2003 Tiles; Crates; Close-up view of a sample black granite tile inside a packing crate.
10. 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...
11. 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...
12. 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.
13. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, profile view of headdress, June 5, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, profile view of headdress, June 5, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Lampposts; Parks; Looking east toward the newly installed steel panels and structural steel of the headdress. Two large cranes and three smaller lifts are visible on site.
14. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, steel panels, July 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, steel panels, July 10, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Looking toward the headdress's newly installed steel panels.
15. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view with headdress under construction, August 7, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view with headdress under construction, August 7, 2003 Scaffolding; Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Looking north toward the Pavilion, where areas of the headdress are in various stages of completion. The Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower is visible in the background.
16. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, surface mock-up, August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, surface mock-up, August 10, 2003 Mock-ups; Skyscrapers; Trailers; Looking north toward a mock-up of the headdress's surface.
17. 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.
18. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress, August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress, August 10, 2003 Scaffolding; View of the headdress along the west side of the stage, as seen from the scaffolding above.
19. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, steel panels from above before installation, August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, steel panels from above before installation, August 10, 2003 Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Trailers; Looking down toward the future site of the Great Lawn, where steel panels were lined up before being installed on the Pavilion's headdress.
20. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, partial view of headdress from scaffolding above, August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, partial view of headdress from scaffolding above, August 10, 2003 Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Parks; View of the headdress along the west side of the stage, as seen from the scaffolding above.
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