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Nuclear Energy - by Henry Moore
The sculpture is at the site of world's first nuclear reactor Chicago Pile-1 (CP-1).
The sculpture was dedicated on December 2, 1967, on the 25th anniversary of the first self-sustaining controlled nuclear reaction on the site.
The sculpture is meant to conjure images of both a human skull and a mushroom...
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Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool - by Landscape architect Alfred Caldwell
Year Built: 1936-1938
Location: North of Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory.
Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: November 6, 2002.
The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is a serene and beautiful "hidden gem" next to the Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory. It was first landscaped in 1889 and designated as a place...
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Carson Cottage - Architect Joseph Lyman Silsbee
Men's and ladies' comfort station.
Completed: 1888 / Renovated: 2007
The Carson Cottage [Men's and ladies' comfort station], along with the Cafe Brauer [South Pond Refactory], have been designated as Chicago Landmark: February 5, 2003.
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Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Completed: 1927
Architect: Edward Bennett designed the fountain in conjunction with French sculptor Marcel Loyau and engineer, Jacques H. Lambert.
Location: Columbus Dr. (301 E.) & Congress Pkwy. (500 S.); Chicago, IL 60605.
The Fountain runs from 8 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, typically from early April through mid-October, depending on weather. Display times are subject to change...
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Heald Square Monument
George Washington, Robert Morris and Hyam Salomon Memorial holding hands
Sculptor: Lorado Taft and Leonard Crunelle
Completed: 1941
Description: Bronze, H 11 ft. 8 in. x W 10 ft. 10 in. x D 5 ft. 3 in.
Location: Heald Square, East Wacker Dr. at Wabash Ave.
Date Designated a Chicago Landmark: September 15, 1971
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