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    Grant Park is a large urban park located in downtown Chicago. Some key facts: - It was originally underwater but was developed starting in the 1830s, and was officially named Lake Front Park in 1844. - It features several famous sculptures and monuments including the Buckingham Fountain, the Lincoln Statue, and The Spearman statue. - Adjacent attractions include the Art Institute of Chicago, which houses famous works like American Gothic, and Millennium Park, home to The Bean sculpture. - The students visited Grant Park and appreciated seeing the landscapes and views and learning about Chicago's history in the largest park in the city.

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    Grant Park is a large urban park located in downtown Chicago. Some key facts: - It was originally underwater but was developed starting in the 1830s, and was officially named Lake Front Park in 1844. - It features several famous sculptures and monuments including the Buckingham Fountain, the Lincoln Statue, and The Spearman statue. - Adjacent attractions include the Art Institute of Chicago, which houses famous works like American Gothic, and Millennium Park, home to The Bean sculpture. - The students visited Grant Park and appreciated seeing the landscapes and views and learning about Chicago's history in the largest park in the city.

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    Grant Park is a large urban park located in downtown Chicago. Some key facts: - It was originally underwater but was developed starting in the 1830s, and was officially named Lake Front Park in 1844. - It features several famous sculptures and monuments including the Buckingham Fountain, the Lincoln Statue, and The Spearman statue. - Adjacent attractions include the Art Institute of Chicago, which houses famous works like American Gothic, and Millennium Park, home to The Bean sculpture. - The students visited Grant Park and appreciated seeing the landscapes and views and learning about Chicago's history in the largest park in the city.

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    Grant Park

    By: Emily Binienda, Henry Redman, Justyna Kukulka,


    and Harrison Klee

    History
    Was originally underwater before 1830
    1836: Illinois and Michigan Canal Commissioners divided up the lakefront in
    attempt to sell it off.
    1844: A 400 foot x 1 mile blank space labeled public ground was officially
    named Lake Front Park
    1871: Was used as dumping ground for debris after The Great Chicago Fire
    1909: Montgomery Ward won his legal battle to keep it Forever Open, Clear,
    and Free, no buildings could be built without unanimous consent of all
    building owners across Michigan Avenue
    1977: Monroe Street Garage opened. Landscaped gardens, tennis courts, and
    the Daley Bicentennial Plaza were built above it.

    Facts
    Largest park in the city of Chicago, extends over 300
    acres
    Design was influenced by French grardens
    Named after 18th president Ulysses S. Grant
    Annual festivals include of Lollapalooza Music
    Festival and the Chicago Blues Festival.
    Home of the Field Museum of Chicago

    Buckingham Fountain
    Commissioned in 1927 by Kate Buckingham in honor of her late brother
    Built by Edward H. Bennett
    Design based off of fountains in the garden of Versailles near Paris
    Best seen at night with its colored spotlights

    Lincoln Statue
    Sits on South Columbus drive
    One of 5 Lincoln Statues in
    Chicago
    Honors 16th U.S. president
    Abraham Lincoln
    Designed by Augustus SaintGaudens
    Unveiled 1926

    The Spearman
    Sculpted by Ivan Mestrovic
    in 1928
    17ft high bronze statue
    Commemorate Native
    American warriors
    Guards the entrance to the
    park at Congress Parkway.

    General John Logan Statue


    Set near East 9th Street
    17ft high bronze statues
    Built in honor of Civil War
    general John Logan
    Sculpted in 1897 by
    Augustus Saint-Gaudens

    Art Institute of Chicago


    The only building allowed in Grant Park
    Built in 1893 as a museum and school
    Houses famous works from Picasso, Seurat, and Wood

    Art Institute of Chicago Famous


    Works
    American Gothic
    Grant Wood

    Un dimanche pres-midi a l'ile de la grande jatte


    Georges Seurat

    Millennium Park
    Built on top of 24.5 acres of desolate railroad yard to beautify the city
    Opened in 2004 and expanded the adjacent Grant Park
    Features Cloud Gate, commonly known as The Bean
    Includes a modern fountain, an outdoor music pavilion, an ice rink and an
    underground theater

    Our Visit

    Our Reflections
    Upon hearing the word Chicago, many individuals visualize majestic
    skyscrapers set upon the backdrops of Lake Michigan. Visiting Grant Park
    allowed us to experience an authentic Chicago that so many imagine; we
    perceived a controlled chaos among the masses of people within
    downtown Chicago, a part of Chicago invisible from Loyolas Lakeshore
    Campus. After visiting Grant Park, I am curious and excited to return and
    eventually explore it in greater detail. -Justyna Kukulka
    Grant Park is a great piece of green space squeezed between a fantastic
    view of the Chicago skyline and an equally fantastic view of Lake
    Michigan. The only thing that would have made our trip to Grant park
    better would be if we hadn't gone in November and the fountain was off.
    I'm excited to go when the weather is nicer so I can experience the
    fountain as well as the events that the park hosts. -Henry Redman

    Our Reflections
    At first, I was skeptical about going into a part of the city I was unfamiliar
    with. I know a lot of my friends who attended the summer festival
    Lollapalooza and raved about the venue, so I was eager to see it for myself.
    Grant Park did not disappoint. I felt like I was in the gardens of Versailles, and
    the view of Lake Michigan was incredible. Even though it was dark and cold
    when we went, we could still see all the interesting landmarks and
    monuments around the park. Looking forward to going back when it is
    warmer. -Emily Binienda
    Grant park has been called Chicago's "front yard" and I think that reflects it
    and what it does for the city very well. It introduces the magnitude and
    variety the city has to offer with museums, parks, fountains, a harbor, among
    other things. It was great being there and seeing how the city landscape rises
    from its green spaces--I can't wait to return and watch it change as the seasons
    progress. - Harrison Klee

    Works Cited
    "Grant Park." Grant Park. Web. 11 Nov. 2015..
    "History of Grant Park 1830-1871." Chicago Public
    Library. 3 Nov. 2014. Web. 11 Nov. 2015.
    Wood, Grant D. American Gothic. Digital image.
    Wikipedia. N.p., 24 Oct. 2014. Web. 11 Nov. 2015.
    Seurat, Georges. Un Dimanche Aprs-midi L'le De
    La Grande Jatte. Digital image. Wikipedia. N.p., 25
    Oct. 2015. Web. 11 Nov. 2015.

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