Grant Park (Chicago)
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Grant Park is a large urban park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Located within the city's central business district, the 319-acre (1.29 km2) park's features include Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum Campus.
Grant Park | |
Location | Chicago |
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Coordinates | 41°52′33″N 87°37′08″W |
Area | Downtown Chicago |
Built | 1844; 180 years ago (1844) |
Architect | Edward H. Bennett |
Architectural style | Beaux Arts, Art Deco |
NRHP reference No. | 92001075 |
Added to NRHP | July 21, 1993 |
Originally known as Lake Park, and dating from the city's founding, it was renamed in 1901 to honor U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. The park's area has been expanded several times through land reclamation, and was the focus of several disputes in the late 19th century and early 20th century over open space use. It is bordered on the north by Randolph Street, on the south by Roosevelt Road and McFetridge Drive, on the west by Michigan Avenue and on the east by Lake Michigan. The park contains performance venues, gardens, art work, sporting, and harbor facilities. It hosts public gatherings and several large annual events.
Grant Park is popularly referred to as "Chicago's front yard".[1] It is governed by the Chicago Park District.