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Millennium Park, Chicago - Photos and Video
visit on July 24, 2004 -  Chicago, Illinois

(new public park that opened in Chicago in July, 2004)

Official Millennium Park web site (map and site descriptions)

"Cloud Gate" sculpture (by British artist - Anish Kapoor) near entry to park. The sculpture has become affectionately known to Chicagoans as "the Bean".

My co-workers in front of the the Bean.  From left to right -  Vincent, Mark, Lori, Angie and Dennis.

Walking under the Bean.

Looking up from under the Bean.

The public fountain in the Park (designed by Spanish sculptor - Jaume Plensa)

Video of children playing in the fountain. (1.2meg avi video file)

The other side of the fountain.  Two walls with video of human faces stand at each end of the fountain.

Lawn seating at the pavilion with concerts during the summer.

Gardens and walkways in the Park.

Bridge designed by Frank Gehry crossing Columbus Drive

Plaza with bar and food during the summer and ice rink during the winter.