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1.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004	Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Stairways; Skyscrapers;	Looking northwest toward the partially completed sculpture.

2.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004	Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Construction equipment; Construction workers; Skyscrapers;	Looking northwest toward the partially completed sculpture.

3.	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 1, 2004	Construction workers; Steel; Trusses;	A worker climbs along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates. The tension of the cables and springs was adjusted constantly as construction continued to...

5.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004	Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Skyscrapers;	Rigging and cables attach steel plates to the supporting steel of the partially built sculpture.

6.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004	Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Hoisting machinery;	Looking east toward two idle lifts in front of the partially assembled sculpture.

7.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004	Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Dollies (Moving equipment); Structural frames; Hoisting machinery;	Workers guide a steel plate as it is lifted from its cradle by a crane at SBC Plaza. Pritzker Pavilion is visible in the background.

8.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004	Steel; Dollies (Moving equipment); Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Construction equipment;	Workers guide a steel plate as it is lifted from its cradle by a crane at SBC Plaza. The trellis of Pritzker Pavilion is visible in the background.

9.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004	Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Dollies (Moving equipment);	A pole is looped through the back of a steel plate, and used to maneuver the plate into place.

10.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, cables and rigging, April 1, 2004	Steel; Trusses;	Close-up view of the rigging and cables attaching the steel plates to the structural steel of the sculpture.

11.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, cables and rigging, April 1, 2004	Steel; Trusses;	Close-up view of the rigging and cables attaching the steel plates to the structural steel of the sculpture.

12.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, omphalos, April 1, 2004	Steel; Reflections;	Close-up view of the sculpture's omphalos.

13.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004	Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Construction workers; Ladders; Skyscrapers;	A steel plate coated with white protective film near the partially completed sculpture.

14.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004	Steel; Structural systems; Scaffolding; Construction workers; Ladders; Skyscrapers;	A steel plate coated with white protective film near the partially completed sculpture.

15.	Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004	Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers;	Looking northwest toward the partially completed sculpture as a steel plate is moved into place. Each plate was covered with a protective film to maintain its polished surface before being transported...

16.	Crown Fountain, construction of reflecting pool, April 1, 2004	Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Pails; Concrete;	Looking south along the eastern perimeter of the reflecting pool during construction.

17.	Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals, April 1, 2004	Pedestals; Pipes (Conduits); Tiles; Construction workers; Pails; Chisels & mallets; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Dollies (Moving equipment);	Workers prepare pedestals for installation of granite tiles.

18.	Crown Fountain, installation of granite tiles, April 1, 2004	Pedestals; Tiles; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Pails; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Dollies (Moving equipment);	Close-up view of newly installed granite tiles at Crown Fountain.

19.	Crown Fountain, surveying the site, April 1, 2004	Tiles; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Surveying equipment;	A worker surveys the construction site. The Chicago Athletic Association building and Willoughby Tower are visible in the background.

20.	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.

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