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Sunday, November 2, 2008

Granite squares along the Chicago River Walkway ..







The granite squares are engraved with the names of individuals and businesses who have sponsored the planting of a tree. The trees are planted as part of The Chicago Gateway Green Committee's efforts to a greener Chicago Metropolitan Area ...






For more on.. [click on the link]
# Sculptures and markers on Michigan Avenue bridge..
# Defense, Regeneration, The Pioneers, and The Discoverers..
# Plaque in honor of Louis Jolliet & Pere Jacques Marquette.
# Plaque in honor of La Salle & Henry De Tonti..
# Celebrating the bridge opening....
# The importance of Chicago River in early Chicago development..
# Granite squares commemorating Chicago Gateway Green committee efforts..
# Site of Fort Dearborn...
# Bust of Pointe DuSable.. click here..
# Site of McKinzie Mansion...
# Chicago Riverwalk & Chicago River Esplanade..click here..
# For more on Chicago Riverwalk ... click here ...
# For Public Art along the Chicago Riverwalk.. click here..
# For more on Chicago River Esplanade ... click here ...
# For Public Art along the Chicago River Esplanade.. click here..
Posted by Jyoti at Sunday, November 02, 2008

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Chicago Public Art - Artists

  • Lorado Taft
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Chicago Public Art - Funding

  • (1) Chicago Percent for Art program
  • (2) Illinois CDB Art in Architecture program
  • (3) US GSA Art in Architecture program
  • (4) NEA Art in Public Places program
  • (5) 50 x 50 Neighborhood Arts project
  • (6) Chicago Park District
  • (7) Corporate Funding of Artwork
  • (8) Philanthropy - Individual / Community
  • (9) B.F.Ferguson Monument Fund
  • Special Projects

Chicago Public Art - Miscellaneous

  • Abraham Lincoln Monument
  • Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Memorials
  • Chicago Landmark Monument
  • Figurative Portrait
  • Public Fountain Program
  • Temporary Exhibition

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