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1. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 10, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 10, 2004 Parks; Construction; Construction equipment; Skating rinks; Structural systems; Trusses; Aerial view of SBC Plaza under construction. The McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink is visible in the foreground.
2. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 27, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 27, 2004 Steel; Tents; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; A worker installs a steel plate onto the sculpture with a close-up of cables and rigging in the foreground.
3. Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Trees; Pedestals; Tiles; Crates; Pipes (Conduits); Concrete; Workers guide a glass panel as it is lifted from above by a crane. The skin pool is visible in the foreground. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.
4. Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Trees; Pedestals; Tiles; Crates; Pipes (Conduits); Concrete; Workers guide a glass panel as it is lifted from above by a crane. The skin pool is visible in the foreground. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.
5. Crown Fountain, LED screen test pattern, south tower, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, LED screen test pattern, south tower, April 1, 2004 Construction workers; Lighting; Testing; Retaining walls; Automobiles; Pipes (Conduits); Trees; Skyscrapers; The newly installed light-emitting diode (LED) screen on the south tower, lit up in a test pattern. The last LED tile, behind the "gargoyle" nozzle, has yet to be installed. The partially-installed reflecting...
6. Crown Fountain, LED screen test pattern, south tower, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, LED screen test pattern, south tower, April 1, 2004 Construction workers; Lighting; Testing; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking south toward the newly-installed LED screen on the south tower, lit up in a test pattern. The last LED tile, behind the "gargoyle" nozzle, has yet to be installed. The partially-installed reflecting...
7. Crown Fountain, LED screen test pattern, south tower, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, LED screen test pattern, south tower, April 1, 2004 Construction workers; Lighting; Testing; Automobiles; Retaining walls; Construction equipment; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking south toward the newly-installed LED screen on the south tower, lit up in a test pattern. The last LED tile, behind the "gargoyle" nozzle, has yet to be installed. The partially-installed reflecting...
8. Crown Fountain, south tower, fountain preview, July 13, 2004 Crown Fountain, south tower, fountain preview, July 13, 2004 Fountains; Lighting; Faces; Reflecting pools; Reflections; Looking toward the south tower of Crown Fountain. An image of a face is visible on the tower's LED screen. In the foreground, figures standing in the reflecting pool form black silhouettes against the...
9. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view of construction site showing rebar, January 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view of construction site showing rebar, January 9, 2003 Concrete; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Flags; Construction workers; Looking west toward the Pavilion during its construction. Rebar is visible in the foreground.
10. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cantilever, January 8, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cantilever, January 8, 2003 Concrete; Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Lampposts; Restaurants; Trees; Looking northeast toward the Pavilion and the partially-built cantilever. The cantilever provides structural support for the headdress which was added later. The Park Grill Restaurant is visible in the...
11. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, side view with cantilever, January 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, side view with cantilever, January 9, 2003 Cantilever construction; Concrete; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Scaffolding; Looking west toward the Pavilion during the cantilever's construction. A concrete pylon for support of the trellis is visible in the foreground. The tops of several tall buildings can be seen in the background,...
12. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, partially-built cantilever, January 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, partially-built cantilever, January 9, 2003 Cantilever construction; Columns; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Concrete; Skyscrapers; Automobiles; Looking northeast toward the construction site and the partially-built cantilever. Concrete columns which will support the overhead trellis are visible in the foreground.
13. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cantilever and scaffolding, ca. February 6, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, cantilever and scaffolding, ca. February 6, 2003 Columns; Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Looking northeast toward the construction site and the cantilever and scaffolding. Columns to support the trellis are visible in the foreground. The Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower is visible in the background...
14. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, March 6, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, March 6, 2003 Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Snow; Looking northeast toward the construction site. Newly installed structural steel for the Pavilion's headdress is visible at left. A concrete column, which will support the overhead trellis, is visible...
15. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view with cranes, April 17, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view with cranes, April 17, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Flags; Skyscrapers; Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Trailers; Looking north toward two large cranes at the construction site. The cranes were used to lift structural steel into place on the Pavilion. Concrete columns, which will support the overhead trellis, are...
16. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, June 5, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, June 5, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Trailers; Looking northeast toward the Pavilion where the structural steel for the headdress is being installed. The first steel panels have been attached to the headdress at left. Concrete columns, which will support...
17. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, August 10, 2003 Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Looking north toward the structural steel for the Pavilion's headdress at the east side of the stage. Concrete columns, which will support the overhead trellis, are visible in the foreground. One Prudential...
18. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, September 12, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, September 12, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Welding; A worker atop a lift welds structural steel for the Pavilion's headdress. Part of the trellis is visible in the foreground.
19. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, September 12, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel for the headdress, September 12, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Welding; A worker atop a lift welds structural steel for the Pavilion's headdress. Part of the trellis is visible in the foreground.
20. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view with steel panels, May 13, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view with steel panels, May 13, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Trailers; Looking northeast toward the partially constructed Pavilion. The first few steel panels have been attached to the foremost section of structural steel to the left of the Pavilion's stage. Concrete columns,...
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