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1. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Snow; Skyscrapers; Trees; Lampposts; Looking northeast toward SBC Plaza and the structural steel of the sculpture.

2. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 16, 2004 Construction workers; Construction equipment; Snow; Trees; Lampposts; View of the southeast corner of SBC Plaza under construction before the concrete was poured.

3. 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.

4. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 22, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 22, 2004 Steel; Dollies (Moving equipment); Structural frames; Skyscrapers; Construction equipment; Steel plates wrapped in tarps are lined up in cradles at SBC Plaza before being attached to the structural steel.

5. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Construction workers; Ladders; Skyscrapers; Looking southwest toward the partially assembled sculpture. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.

6. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Trusses; Steel; Construction workers; Ladders; Skyscrapers; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.

7. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 30, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 30, 2003 Excavation; Retaining walls; Construction workers; Concrete; Automobiles; Trees; Construction equipment; View facing south of the eastern edge of the Crown Fountain's reservoir during construction. The Art Institute of Chicago is visible in the background.

8. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 30, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 30, 2003 Excavation; Retaining walls; Concrete; Pipes (Conduits); Close-up view of pipes coming through a concrete wall during the construction of the reservoir.

9. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 30, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 30, 2003 Excavation; Retaining walls; Concrete; Automobiles; Trees; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers; Looking south toward the site during construction of Crown Fountain's reservoir. The Art Institute of Chicago is visible in the background.

10. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, October 17, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, October 17, 2003 Excavation; Retaining walls; Concrete; Construction equipment; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking south toward the construction site. The Art Institute of Chicago and the Michigan Avenue street wall are visible in the background.

11. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, November 26, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, November 26, 2003 Excavation; Retaining walls; Concrete; Construction workers; Machinery on-site during the construction of Crown Fountain's reservoir.

12. Crown Fountain, constructing the reservoir and reflecting pool, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, constructing the reservoir and reflecting pool, April 1, 2004 Pedestals; Tiles; Construction workers; Pails; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Surveying equipment; Chisels & mallets; Pipes (Conduits); A worker applies a treatment along the side of the reservoir. In the background, workers install granite tile.

13. Crown Fountain, surveying the site, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, surveying the site, April 1, 2004 Tiles; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Surveying equipment; A worker surveys the construction site. The Michigan Avenue street wall are visible in the background.

14. Crown Fountain, installing the I-beams, October 27, 2003 Crown Fountain, installing the I-beams, October 27, 2003 I-beams; Concrete; Construction workers; Retaining walls; Trucks; Skyscrapers; Trees; Looking south toward the construction site during the installation of the steel I-beams forming the base of the north tower. The Art Institute of Chicago and the Michigan Avenue street wall are visible...

15. Crown Fountain, tower construction, October 31, 2003 Crown Fountain, tower construction, October 31, 2003 I-beams; Concrete; Construction workers; Retaining walls; Reservoirs; Wheelbarrows; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking south toward the construction site during the installation of the steel I-beams forming the base of the north tower. The Art Institute of Chicago and the Michigan Avenue street wall are visible...

16. 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.

17. Crown Fountain, structural steel, construction of towers, November 26, 2003 Crown Fountain, structural steel, construction of towers, November 26, 2003 Structural systems; Hoisting machinery; Automobiles; Street lights; Traffic signs & signals; Streets; Trees; View from across Michigan Avenue as the structural steel of the north tower is hoisted into place by a crane.

18. Crown Fountain, structural steel, construction of towers, November 26, 2003 Crown Fountain, structural steel, construction of towers, November 26, 2003 Structural systems; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Concrete; I-beams; Retaining walls; Trailers; Trucks; Trees; Skyscrapers; Installing the structural steel of the north tower. Buildings visible in the background include the Smurfit-Stone Building and One Prudential Plaza.

19. Crown Fountain, structural steel, construction of towers, December 11, 2003 Crown Fountain, structural steel, construction of towers, December 11, 2003 Structural systems; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; A crane hoists a section of structural steel into place on the north tower of Crown Fountain.

20. 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.
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