square square public square located northwest section millennium park historic michigan boulevard district loop area chicago illinois united_states square located southeast corner intersection contains millennium monument nearly sized replica paired columns called originally sat area near michigan avenue street square contains large lawn public fountain detail lying lake michigan east loop west chicago yard mid 19th century northwest corner north monroe street east michigan avenue south street west columbus drive rail yards parking lots available development city millennium park today millennium park trails navy pier chicago tourist attraction square tree lined section millennium park large lawn area broadcasts free wireless technology square earned reputation outdoor culture spot hosting wide range cultural events local international art photography exhibitions occasional live musical performances reputation reminiscent earlier neo classical meeting place mayor chicago dedicated square dedicated donors known funded millennium park millennium park marked updates improvements benches added original benches landscape architect designed new pound aluminum benches benches square honor mayor wife square intended serve exhibit space outdoor sculpture small cultural performances according vice president square monument remembrance corporation foundations individuals millennium park possible architectural model square millennium monument designed donnell inc display original original designed renowned chicago partner plan chicago known designing nearby buckingham fountain located location current square original rose feet diameter feet original concrete stand lake michigan weather razed way grant park north garage original millennium monument gift company limestone replica rises height nearly feet source says columns planned rise feet restoring classical foundation contributed million monument entire square cost million build named honor tribute individual corporate foundation millennium park pedestal inscribed names financial donors including contributions million help pay millennium park new_york_times describes pedestal french marble sources mention use french limestone donors referred founders millennium park official park published distributed visitor centers press accounts contributions paid construction park provide ongoing conservation david design based original drawings bennett found archive naming rights space belong foundation created world famous officials including wanted contribute millennium park historic aspect attractive partly original constructed time building corporate headquarters located blocks north classical architectural styles similar paired columns height original structure scaled foot diameter order accommodate accessible ramp runs monument limestone columns cut indiana quarry pounds sections reinforced steel rods plates fountain monument bronze cast replica building brass mold building monument dedication plaque pictured left addition reverse approximately location monument special plaque commemorating contribution head fundraising park original model millennium monument starting point appearance chicago day said compare commanding presence stood place demolished replaced underground parking garage new monument approximately accommodate wheel chair ramp disabled tight space includes classical original incorporating fountain base limestone column monument monument despite relatively small comparison rest makes presence known central focus shape square surrounding landscape square unique fountain unlike buckingham fountain remains open circular allow park freedom sit open water enjoy atmosphere
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