Buckingham Fountain

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Buckingham Fountain Worth a Look

500 South Lake Shore Dr Grant Park Chicago, IL 60605 +1 312 742 7529 http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/buckinghamfountain.fountainhome

Graceful sea horses spray jets of water into the lagoon that surrounds what is perhaps Chicago's most beloved public piece of art. Philanthropist Kate Buckingham commissioned the fountain in 1927 in honor of her brother Clarence. Its design parallels one of the fountains at Versailles Palace in France. You may, however, recognize it from the intro to "Married with Children." Recently renovated, the fountain has been returned to its former splendor. At night, it becomes gorgeously illuminated, drawing crowds from May 1 (or earlier if warm) until mid-October. Review © 2009, Wcities

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