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1. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 16, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 16, 2004 Concrete; Bolts & nuts; Marks (Symbols); Close-up view of anchor bolts that were sunk into SBC Plaza in preparation for the installation of the sculpture.

2. 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 near the partially completed sculpture. U.S. Equities Realty oversaw the construction of Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Pritzker Pavilion, and BP Bridge.

3. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Tents; Structural frames; Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Construction workers; I-beams; Dollies (Moving equipment); Looking north toward the partially completed sculpture.

4. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 27, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 27, 2004 Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Tents; Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Plywood Protective tarps cover the steel plates surrounding the base of the sculpture.

5. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 29, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 29, 2004 Steel; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Tents Workers adjust a steel plate as it is attached to the sculpture.

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; Hoisting machinery Workers thread a pole through eyelets on the underside of a steel plate, before a crane hoists it into place.

7. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 28, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 28, 2004 Steel; Tents; Scaffolding; View of the partially completed sculpture.

8. Crown Fountain, Monroe Street entrance, September 2, 2003 Crown Fountain, Monroe Street entrance, September 2, 2003 Lawns; Trees; Excavation; Skyscrapers; Sidewalks; Trailers; Looking north toward the construction site from the Monroe Street entrance. Buildings along East Randolph Street are visible in the background.

9. Crown Fountain, north tower, April 15, 2004 Crown Fountain, north tower, April 15, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Construction workers; Tiles; Pedestals; Crates; Skyscrapers; Trees; Close-up view of newly installed glass brick panels on the north tower of Crown Fountain.

10. Crown Fountain, video test run, south tower, June 6, 2004 Crown Fountain, video test run, south tower, June 6, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Faces; Lighting; Testing; Construction equipment; Pails; Trees; Looking southeast toward the south tower of Crown Fountain. An image of a face is visible on the tower's LED screen.

11. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, July 1, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, July 1, 2003 Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Lawns; View of the structural steel and scaffolding for the Pavilion's headdress.

12. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, seating area, May 3, 2004 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, seating area, May 3, 2004 Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Chairs; Skyscrapers; Trees; Shrubs; Looking west toward the partially constructed seating area and trellis of the Pavilion, and the surrounding walkways and trees. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible...

13. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 Close-up view of part of the concrete foundation ramp and the surrounding landscaping during construction.

14. BP Bridge, landscaping, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, landscaping, September 12, 2003 Construction equipment; Landscaping surrounding the concrete foundation ramp of the BP Bridge.

15. BP Bridge, landscaping, April 15, 2004 BP Bridge, landscaping, April 15, 2004 Dirt; Trees; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; View of the BP Bridge and the surrounding landscaping in Daley Bicentennial Plaza. The headdress of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion is visible in the background.

16. BP Bridge, landscaping, May 3, 2004 BP Bridge, landscaping, May 3, 2004 Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking south from the BP Bridge.

17. BP Bridge, shingles, April 15, 2004 BP Bridge, shingles, April 15, 2004 Construction workers; Looking east toward the span of the BP Bridge, covered in stainless steel shingles, or "scales".

18. BP Bridge, damaged shingles, May 3, 2004 BP Bridge, damaged shingles, May 3, 2004 Close-up view of scratch marks on the stainless steel shingles, or "scales", on a curve of the BP Bridge.

19. BP Bridge, shingles, May 24, 2004 BP Bridge, shingles, May 24, 2004 Trees; View of stainless steel shingles, or "scales", on a curve of the BP Bridge.

20. BP Bridge, shingles, May 24, 2004 BP Bridge, shingles, May 24, 2004 Trees; Lawns; Lampposts; Looking northeast toward a curve in the BP Bridge in Daley Bicentennial Plaza.
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