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1. Cloud Gate, fabrication, milling, April 21, 2003 Cloud Gate, fabrication, milling, April 21, 2003 Steel; Milling machines; Machine shops; Structural frames; Industrial facilities; A milling machine is used to remove excess material from a steel plate. In order for the steel plates forming the sculpture to fit together, the dimensions and curvature of each plate had to be exact to...
2. Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Trees; Skyscrapers; Lawns; Looking northwest from Monroe Street at the site of Crown Fountain before construction began. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.
3. Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Trees; Skyscrapers; Lawns; Stairways; Looking north along the eastern edge of the site of Crown Fountain before construction began. Buildings along East Randolph Street are visible in the background.
4. Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Trees; Skyscrapers; Lawns; View south from the approximate location of the north tower before construction began. The Art Institute of Chicago and the Michigan Avenue street wall are visible in the background.
5. Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Trees; Skyscrapers; Lawns; View south from the approximate location of the north tower before construction began. The Art Institute of Chicago and the Michigan Avenue street wall are visible in the background.
6. Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Trees; Lawns; Dirt; Lampposts; Stairways; Automobiles; Looking southeast from the approximate north entry point off Michigan Avenue before construction began.
7. Crown Fountain, site excavation, September 2, 2003 Crown Fountain, site excavation, September 2, 2003 Lawns; Trees; Trailers; The southwest corner of Millennium Park was fenced off in September, 2003 as preparation for the construction of Crown Fountain began.
8. Crown Fountain, double row of trees, September 2, 2003 Crown Fountain, double row of trees, September 2, 2003 Lawns; Trees; Skyscrapers; Sidewalks; Looking north along Michigan Avenue and the double row of trees bordering the western edge of Millennium Park. The southwest corner of Millennium Park was fenced off in September, 2003, as preparation...
9. Crown Fountain, aerial view of site before construction began, ca. October 11, 2002 Crown Fountain, aerial view of site before construction began, ca. October 11, 2002 Lawns; Tents; Trees; Streets; Sidewalks; Automobiles; Street lights; Pedestrians; School buses; Aerial view of the site before construction began. The site is bordered by Monroe Street to the south, Michigan Avenue to the west, Madison Street to the north, and the South Boeing Gallery to the east....
10. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, model, ca. 1999 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, model, ca. 1999 Architectural models; An oblique view of Frank Gehry’s architectural model for the Jay Pritzker Music Pavilion in Millennium Park. Gehry produced several models with alternate designs. The most elaborate model, shown here,...
11. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel and concrete, ca. September 19, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel and concrete, ca. September 19, 2002 Cantilever construction; Flags; Concrete; Ladders; Skyscrapers; Structural steel was encased in concrete as the Pavilion began to take shape.
12. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel and concrete, ca. September 19, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel and concrete, ca. September 19, 2002 Concrete; Skyscrapers; Flags; Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Pails; Construction workers; Sawhorses; Ladders; Structural steel was encased in concrete as the Pavilion began to take shape.
13. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, installing structural steel for the headdress, May 13, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, installing structural steel for the headdress, May 13, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Sawhorses; Structural steel for the headdress was hoisted from above by a crane during installation. The first steel panels had been added as the ribbons of the headdress began to take shape.
14. General construction, Chase Promenade South entrance, July 19, 2004 General construction, Chase Promenade South entrance, July 19, 2004 Trucks; Trees; Skyscrapers; Lampposts; Construction workers; Looking northeast toward the Chase Promenade South as the set up began for the inaugural gala, held on July 24, 2004.
15. General construction, landscaping, July 19, 2004 General construction, landscaping, July 19, 2004 Trees; Shrubs; Flowers; Construction workers; Benches; Generators; Lampposts; View of landscaping in Millennium Park as the set up began for the inaugural gala, held on July 24, 2004. Temporary power generators are visible in the background.
16. General construction, landscaping, July 19, 2004 General construction, landscaping, July 19, 2004 Trees; Lawns; Benches; Generators; Lampposts; Construction workers; View of landscaping in Millennium Park as the set up began for the inaugural gala, held on July 24, 2004. Temporary power generators are visible in the background.
17. General construction, landscaping, July 19, 2004 General construction, landscaping, July 19, 2004 Flowers; Trees; Benches; Generators; Lampposts; View of landscaping in Millennium Park as the set up began for the inaugural gala, held on July 24, 2004. Temporary power generators are visible in the background.
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