magnificent mile magnificent mile referred section chicago michigan avenue running oak street near north district located adjacent downtown block east rush street magnificent mile serves main chicago loop business district generally western boundary neighborhood east river north west real estate developer gave district nickname 1940s currently chicago largest shopping district mid range high end shops line section street approximately square feet occupied retail restaurants museums hotels tallest buildings united_states lie district landmarks include building tower history great chicago fire state street anchored downtown loop especially loop retail historic district city center convenience mass transit including elevated trains supported retail corridor state street lake street 1920s commuter suburbs began significant retail districts prior bridge construction swing bridges river open ship traffic half daylight hours swing bridge area opening michigan avenue bridge created new commercial district concept magnificent mile plan chicago constructed 1920s replace pine street lined factories warehouses near river fine mansion residences farther north earliest building constructions varied style challenged new heights construction magnificent mile registered trademark greater north michigan avenue association great depression world war bought controlled property stretch avenue supported plan construction new buildings renovation old ones took advantage new laws soon property values driven luxury shopping districts nearby artists tower town southwest successfully developed promoted area prestigious addresses city distinction holds today spurred new investment magnificent mile suburban development reduced loop daily significance downtown retail sales slipped kept luxury shopping district close central business district opening story water tower place marked return chicago prominence state street commercial corridor lost commercial closed street traffic renovation including widening description today magnificent mile contains mixture department stores restaurants luxury retailers residential commercial buildings financial services companies hotels catering primarily tourists affluent area high concentration city major media firms chicago_tribune newspaper advertising agencies magnificent mile includes retail space stores restaurants hotels host entertainment attractions million visitors annually selected magnificent mile great streets america program recent years magnificent mile added trees flower filled reflect changing seasons retail world leading retail stores magnificent mile including department stores addition finest luxury located magnificent mile north american locations including present largest store world cole diesel flagship agent arthur art magnificent mile notable urban shopping centers shops north michigan shops spans multiple floors city blocks offers tenants mall shops restaurants unique attractions museums present rent expensive country fifth avenue new_york drive beverly_hills rent rose book best ultimate guide travelers named magnificent mile drive fifth avenue best shopping avenues world hotels dining renowned critically acclaimed restaurants signature room pump room park room prime rib provide variety dining options star hotels peninsula chicago seasons illinois star hotel park located blocks magnificent mile hotels intercontinental chicago offer convenient luxurious accommodations selected luxury class hotels shown banks largest banks branches strip including largest banks nation additionally largest banks chicago present technically street address chicago service offices office foot magnificent mile chicago landmarks historic landmark shown table lists national_register_of_historic_places locations magnificent mile northern edge district west finds exclusive building running west northern edge district finds extremely expensive exclusive block area real estate running east facing directly southern edge district michigan avenue bridge sits majestic 1920s magnificent mile tower building buildings contributing properties michigan historic district tallest buildings world located magnificent mile district fact tallest buildings chicago seven located blocks buildings seasonal events season magnificent mile changes change signaled official events median constructed improvement project spring hundreds thousands bloom mid april end public art installation sculptures designed local international architects placed garden beds summer gardens magnificent mile festival event occurs self guided landscape display walking tour fashion dress forms garden beds forms designed students prominent designers located avenue presented brought level musical talent avenue free shows guests locals employees avenue past artists include collective soul mat tradition lighting trees magnificent mile start christmas season extends years million lights lit fireworks follow event magnificent mile lights festival presented harris annual kick chicago christmas season day event special activities offers businesses plus interactive holiday free concert free concerts featuring popular artists afternoon harris stage past artists included evening leads procession michigan avenue oak street drive stopping block light trees brings lot friends including disney friends marching bands celebrities considered annual christmas procession year transportation infrastructure lane way street serviced public buses magnificent mile connect area entire chicago metropolitan area serviced seasonal service street foot magnificent mile serviced seasonal water transit services blocks west state street chicago rapid transit services street red line pedestrian traffic broad shielded extensive mature provides friendly atmosphere autumn completely oak street stone matrix asphalt pavement mix incorporated high levels recycled materials including waste ground tire rubber asphalt tons material million project completed completely halting traffic street july honored environmental leadership award intersections
Magnificent Mile