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2. World's Columbian Exposition - Wikipedia

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   The World's Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair, was a world's fair held in Chicago from May 5 to October 31, 1893, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus 's arrival in the New World in 1492. [1] The centerpiece of the Fair, held in Jackson Park, was a large water pool representing the voyage that ...

3. Ferris Wheel (1893) - Wikipedia

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   May 11, 1906. Cost. $385,000 [1] Height. 80.4 metres (264 ft) Known for. World's first Ferris Wheel. The original Ferris Wheel, sometimes also referred to as the Chicago Wheel, [2][3] was designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. as the centerpiece of the Midway at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.

4. Navy Pier - Wikipedia

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   During construction, 1915 (Chicago Daily News)Navy Pier opened to the public on July 15, 1916. [5] Originally known as the "Municipal Pier", the pier was built by Charles Sumner Frost, a nationally known architect, with a design based on the 1909 Plan of Chicago by Daniel Burnham and Edward H. Bennett [6] Its original purpose was to serve as a dock for freighters, passenger ships, and indoor ...

5. Top 5 things to do on the Navy Pier in Chicago - AOL

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   The Navy Pier in Chicago offers more than a place to catch fish. Year-round fun for the entire family includes shows, attractions, rides, games and theaters. Construction began more than 90 years ...

6. List of Ferris wheels - Wikipedia

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   Centennial Wheel: 60 (196) [30] 2016 US: Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois: Replaced Original Navy Pier Wheel (1995-2015) Original Wheel was Dismantled and Moved to Branson, Missouri (2016) Myrtle Beach SkyWheel

7. Navy Pier to host first-ever 'Lakefront Games' next month - AOL

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   Fox local. Faith Lee. August 15, 2024 at 8:06 PM. CHICAGO - Navy Pier will host its inaugural Lakefront Games on Sept. 7 and 8, offering a free, two-day event packed with a number of games and ...

8. Taste of Chicago - Wikipedia

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   In 2013, the Taste of Chicago turned a profit for the first time in six years with sales totaling $272,000. [7] On Saturday, July 12, 2014, the Taste of Chicago closed because of severe weather—the first time the festival was canceled for the entire day because of "excessive rainfall and flooding on the festival grounds".

9. 28 Historic Beachside Amusement Parks Across America - AOL

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   Chicago . First opened to the public as the Municipal Pier in 1916, Navy Pier traces its roots to this city’s original master plan to create a site for both shipping and recreation. Today, this ...