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1. 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...
2. 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; View facing south of the western edge of the reservoir of Crown Fountain during the construction of the reservoir.
3. Crown Fountain, view from south, April 6, 2004 Crown Fountain, view from south, April 6, 2004 Structural systems; Fountains; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Trees; Looking north along the western edge of the site. Both towers are visible, as well as buildings along North Michigan Avenue and East Randolph Street.
4. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, rebar along western edge, April 17, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, rebar along western edge, April 17, 2002 Concrete; Trees; Skyscrapers; View of rebar along the western edge of the site, prior to being cast in concrete.
5. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view of partially constructed headdress, ca. August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view of partially constructed headdress, ca. August 10, 2003 Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Looking north toward the western ribbons of the headdress. Concrete columns, part of the trellis support system, are visible in the foreground.
6. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress, March 23, 2004 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress, March 23, 2004 Cantilever construction; Construction equipment; Streets; Automobiles; An aerial view of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion’s headdress under construction. The finished stainless steel plates have been installed onto the ribbons of the headdress, or proscenium, and work continues...
7. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, construction of Great Lawn, November 14, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, construction of Great Lawn, November 14, 2003 Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Gravel along the western edge of the seating area, as seen from the Pavilion's headdress. The trellis and its supporting columns are visible alongside the BP Bridge in the background.
8. BP Bridge, outline in rebar, May 13, 2003 BP Bridge, outline in rebar, May 13, 2003 Skyscrapers; Trees; Trailers; The western approach ramp for the BP Bridge is outlined in rebar, or reinforcing bar, and was later cast in concrete.
While the shape of the Bridge was still being decided, architect Frank Gehry agreed...
9. BP Bridge, construction of the foundation ramp, August 10, 2003 BP Bridge, construction of the foundation ramp, August 10, 2003 Streets; Parks; Trees; Scaffolding; Automobiles; A view of the partially constructed western approach ramp for the BP Bridge, taken from the headdress of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
As with all Frank Gehry-designed structures, the shape of the BP...
10. BP Bridge, rebar for pier, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, rebar for pier, September 12, 2003 Streets; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Rebar for BP Bridge's central pier, or support column, on the median strip in the center of Columbus Drive. Pieces of formwork for the pier are visible on the ground nearby. Structural steel for the western...
11. BP Bridge, rebar for pier, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, rebar for pier, September 12, 2003 Streets; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Rebar for BP Bridge's central pier, or support column, on the median strip in the center of Columbus Drive. Pieces of formwork for the pier are visible on the ground nearby. Structural steel for the western...
12. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 Scaffolding; Close-up view of the concrete foundation ramp of BP Bridge during construction, showing where the structural steel for the western approach span is attached.
13. BP Bridge, rebar for western approach span, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, rebar for western approach span, October 13, 2003 Skyscrapers; Trees; Rebar and structural steel are visible on the western approach span of BP Bridge, before it was cast in concrete. The top of Lake Point Tower is visible in the background.
14. BP Bridge, rebar for western approach span, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, rebar for western approach span, October 13, 2003 Structural frames; Skyscrapers; Trailers; Construction workers; Streets; Rebar is visible on the western approach span of BP Bridge, before it was cast in concrete. Subframing for the stainless steel shingles, or "scales", is visible to the left. The trellis of Pritzker Pavilion,...
15. BP Bridge, formwork for western approach span, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, formwork for western approach span, October 13, 2003 Close-up view of structural steel of the western approach span of BP Bridge, with wooden formwork for concrete.
16. BP Bridge, formwork for western approach span, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, formwork for western approach span, October 13, 2003 Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Looking north toward the western approach span of BP Bridge, with wooden formwork and rebar visible prior to pouring the concrete.
17. BP Bridge, western approach span, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, western approach span, October 13, 2003 Structural frames; Streets; Automobiles; Skyscrapers; Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Looking northwest across Columbus Drive toward the western approach span of BP Bridge. Wooden formwork for concrete surrounds part of the structural steel at right. Subframing for the stainless steel shingles,...
18. BP Bridge, western approach span, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, western approach span, October 13, 2003 Streets; Automobiles; Scaffolding; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Looking west across Columbus Drive toward the western approach span of BP Bridge. Wooden formwork for concrete surrounds part of the structural steel. The trellis of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion is visible...
19. BP Bridge, western approach span, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, western approach span, October 13, 2003 Streets; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Looking northwest across Columbus Drive toward the western approach span of BP Bridge. Wooden formwork for concrete surrounds part of the structural steel. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion and trellis are under...
20. BP Bridge, western approach span, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, western approach span, October 13, 2003 Streets; Trucks; Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Scaffolding; Construction workers; Looking northwest across Columbus Drive toward the western approach span of BP Bridge, and the partially-constructed Jay Pritzker Pavilion and trellis. Wooden formwork for concrete surrounds part of the...
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