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Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
Chicago’s Navy Pier opened to the public on July 15, 1916. It was originally named “Municipal Pier”, the pier was built by Charles Sumner Frost, a nationally-known architect. The pier’s design was based on Daniel Burham’s “Master Plan of Chicago.” Originally the pier was to be a dock for freights, passenger traffic and a space for indoor and outdoor recreation for the public. Many events were held at the pier, such as expositions, pageants and other types of entertainment. In the summer of 1918 the pier was also used as a jail for draft dodgers.In 1927, the pier was renamed Navy Pier to honor the naval veterans who served in the First World War.
Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
Chicago’s Navy Pier opened to the public on July 15, 1916. It was originally named “Municipal Pier”, the pier was built by Charles Sumner Frost, a nationally-known architect. The pier’s design was based on Daniel Burham’s “Master Plan of Chicago.” Originally the pier was to be a dock for freights, passenger traffic and a space for indoor and outdoor recreation for the public. Many events were held at the pier, such as expositions, pageants and other types of entertainment. In the summer of 1918 the pier was also used as a jail for draft dodgers.In 1927, the pier was renamed Navy Pier to honor the naval veterans who served in the First World War.