The two cranes of Vista Tower. West Crane, on the right, is set in its foundation. East Crane, to the left, is awaiting its turn.
Not only does Vista Tower win the First Tower Crane of 2017 Award, it wins the second tower crane of the year plaque as well.
Just as the City of Chicago promised us with the two permits filed on the last day of October and the second day of November, Vista Tower is putting two tower cranes into the freshly-caissoned ground in the New East Side neighborhood.
You’ll notice a striking difference between the two stub sections of crane that are now on site. “West Crane” where the taller towers of Vista will stand, looks like it’s on steroids when compared to “East Crane.” I wouldn’t advise messing with either of them, though.
Shout-out to bKL Architecture for being on-scene Tuesday morning and breaking the big crane news with an Instagram photo.
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- In the distance, West Crane.
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- Crews secure West Crane into position atop its foundation.
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- East Crane looks on and waits.
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- Lower Wacker Drive is a staging area of tower crane parts.
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- Working on the foundation for East Crane.
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- Another large hole in the ground.
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- Upper Wacker Drive is getting some work done of its own.
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