Landmarks and Points of Interest of Chicago Day Two 7 slides

Wrigley Field 1914 Second oldest ballpark in the country “friendly confines” Weeghman Park, Cubs Park 1988 lights Seminary – “Out of left field” Babe Ruth “called shot” 1932 World Series Goat Curse Bartman Ball

Shedd Aquarium John G. Shedd “build it, and they will come” Shedd Aquarium Society 1942 Chicago Park district and a Landfill Daniel Burnham “Make no little plans” Dec. 19, 1929 – One freshwater tank May 30, 1930 – First inland aquarium with a permanent saltwater collection. – Mary R. Shedd Jellies

Sears/Willis Tower 1979 – Tallest building in the world 1 st tallest in U.S. 7 th tallest freestanding structure in the world 2009, name change Architecture – Steps 103 rd floor, Sky deck and Glass balconies Recreational and corporate

The John Hancock Building Residential, Corporate, Recreational, retail, and broadcast 1970 Stretched out Trapezoid or wedge Skidmore Owings and Merrill Hancock observatory – 94 th floor – World’s highest ice skating rink – 39 seconds (nation’s fastest elevators) – Open air viewing deck “Hustle up the Hancock” – 94 floors, 1632 steps – Half, 52 nd floor – Lung disease research, Respiratory Health Association

United Center Bulls and Blackhawks Concert venue “Mad House on Madison” 1988 – Wirtz and Riensdorf April 1992, Construction August 18, Million Guests 200 events/year – 1996 Democratic National Convention Nov. 1994, Jordan Statue

Soldier Field Chicago Bears – September 19, 1971 Former South Park Commission – Holibird and Roche 1919 Grant Park Municipal Stadium – Chicago Gold Star Mothers Monument to the times and sports of the “Golden Age of Sports” – One of the few like it still around First Game Notre Dame vs. Northwestern 1944, FDR – 150, , World Cup 2003, Renovations Concert Venue

Merchandise Mart World’s largest commercial building and whole sale designer center 4.2 million gross square feet, two city blocks, 25 stories 2007, LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental and Design for Existing Buildings) retail shops, LuxeHome ® boutiques, – 11 floors - permanent showrooms for gift, residential, casual and contract furnishings – 10 floors - office space – dozens of trade shows and a variety of special educational, community and consumer events Marshal Field & Co., 1930 – Problems? Joseph P. Kennedy – Conventions and trade shows Own Zip code until 2008

Jane Addams Jane Addams Hull House Jane Addams Hull House Mission: “Jane Addams Hull House Association improves social conditions for underserved people and communities by providing creative, innovative programs and advocating for related public policy reforms.” Lived in the Hull House Standards/Rules – “Live in the community as an equal participant in the local issues of the day.” – “Believe in the fundamental dignity of all individuals and accord every person with equal respect.” – “Believe that poverty and the lack of opportunity breed the problems of the ghetto.” foster care, job training, child care, counseling, education and literacy First American Woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize