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1. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 19, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 19, 2003 Excavation; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Retaining walls; Pipes (Conduits); Trees; Surveying equipment; A worker checks progress during construction of the concrete retaining walls surrounding the reservoir of Crown Fountain.

2. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 19, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 19, 2003 Excavation; Construction workers; Retaining walls; Concrete; Pipes (Conduits); Surveying equipment; Trees; Skyscrapers; Rebar, or reinforcing bar, and partially installed formwork during construction of the concrete retaining walls surrounding the reservoir.

3. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, October 10, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, October 10, 2003 Excavation; Retaining walls; Concrete; Construction equipment; Trees; Skyscrapers; Surveying equipment; Artist Jaume Plensa (left) and architect Mark Sexton during a tour of the construction site. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.

4. Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals, March 11, 2004 Crown Fountain, installation of pedestals, March 11, 2004 Pedestals; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Trees; Pails; Structural systems; Surveying equipment; Skyscrapers; Trucks; Installation of the pedestals during construction of Crown Fountain's reflecting pool. Getting the black granite tiles level was essential because of the minute 1/4-inch depth of the reflecting pool. The...

5. Crown Fountain, surveying the site, April 1, 2004 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.

6. Crown Fountain, constructing the reservoir and reflecting pool, April 1, 2004 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.

7. Crown Fountain, surveying the site, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, surveying the site, April 1, 2004 Tiles; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Surveying equipment; A worker surveys the construction site. The Michigan Avenue street wall are visible in the background.

8. Crown Fountain, granite tiles, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, granite tiles, April 1, 2004 Pedestals; Tiles; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Pails; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Dollies (Moving equipment); Automobiles; Surveying equipment; Looking south toward the south tower of Crown Fountain as construction of the reflecting pool continues. To ensure the correct spacing between each of the granite tiles small, semi-circular spacers, seen...

9. Crown Fountain, surveying equipment, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, surveying equipment, April 1, 2004 Pedestals; Pipes (Conduits); Construction workers; Concrete; Surveying equipment; Automobiles; View of surveying equipment on the southwest corner of the site. The Art Institute of Chicago is visible in the background.

10. Crown Fountain, granite tiles, April 1, 2004 Crown Fountain, granite tiles, April 1, 2004 Tiles; Concrete; Trees; Surveying equipment; Close-up view of newly installed granite tiles at Crown Fountain.

11. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, installing structural steel for the headdress, May 13, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, installing structural steel for the headdress, May 13, 2003 Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; View from below of structural steel for the headdress being installed. Great skill was necessary to build the headdress: not only were there no straight lines to follow on from, but also because the builders...

12. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, pipes for the trellis, August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, pipes for the trellis, August 10, 2003 Construction workers; Surveying equipment; View from above of pipes for the trellis laid out on-site.

13. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, pipes for the trellis, August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, pipes for the trellis, August 10, 2003 Construction workers; Surveying equipment; View from above of pipes for the trellis laid out on-site.

14. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, pipes for the trellis, August 10, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, pipes for the trellis, August 10, 2003 Construction workers; Surveying equipment; View from above of pipes for the trellis laid out on-site.

15. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 1, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 1, 2003 Construction workers; Surveying equipment; Scaffolding; Looking toward the partially completed concrete foundation ramp.

16. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 1, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 1, 2003 Trees; Skyscrapers; Surveying equipment; Construction workers; Looking northeast toward the partially completed concrete foundation ramp.

17. BP Bridge, rebar, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, rebar, October 13, 2003 Surveying equipment; Skyscrapers; Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Streets; View of rebar along the eastern approach span of BP Bridge during construction. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion and trellis are under construction in the background

18. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 13, 2003 Surveying equipment; Construction workers; Pails; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking northwest toward the concrete foundation ramp of BP Bridge during construction.

19. BP Bridge, east entrance, November 12, 2003 BP Bridge, east entrance, November 12, 2003 Structural frames; Surveying equipment; Skyscrapers; Close-up view of the eastern entrance to BP Bridge during construction. Subframing for the stainless steel shingles, or "scales", can be seen along its sides.

20. BP Bridge, east entrance, November 12, 2003 BP Bridge, east entrance, November 12, 2003 Structural frames; Surveying equipment; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Cantilever construction; View of the eastern entrance to BP Bridge during construction. Subframing for the stainless steel shingles, or "scales", can be seen along its sides. The Michigan Avenue street wall and buildings along...
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