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 by lihue
The fountain's called Buckingham fountain. Leave a Comment
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 by lobstop
The funny thing about this fountain is, that it is operated from Atlanta/Georgia. As far as I know the story goes like this: When the guy, who donated that fountain to the city of Chicago, died, the widow wanted to move back to Atlanta where she came from. But she wanted to keep control over the fountain, so the computer, with which you can stear that object is still in Atlanta. And if that story is not true, it is still a funny and entertaining story. Leave a Comment Directions: as far as I remember at Michigan Avenue close to the lake
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 by dzniLeave a Comment Directions: Off Michigan Ave. (or maybe Columbus Dr.).... anyway, it's in Grant Park, as you walk toward the lake.
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Every hour on the hour (from 10am to 11pm daily) for the first 20 minutes the fountain produces a major water display and the center jet shoots 150 feet into the air. As well, beginning at dusk, there is music and light that accompany this display. Leave a Comment Directions: Situated at Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) in Grant Park.
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 by Poohgirl_007
This is really a spectacular sight. One of the largest fountains in the world, and double the size of its model, Bassin de Latone in Versailles. There are hourly shows that last 20 minutes, where water is sprayed 150 feet up into the air. The central fountain is supposed to represent Lake Michigan, and the animals that sprout water are the surrounding states. At night there is a light, music, and water show which runs from dusk to 11pm every hour. Leave a Comment Other Contact: Hours: May 1 to October 1 10am-1
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Although I reached Chicago in October when there is no special show for the foundation, I can even imagine how grand it will be. It is really impressive to have a visit to this foundation. Leave a Comment
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 by Nobbe
In the intro of the TV-program 'Married with Children', this fountain is filmed.
If the TV-program 'Married With Children' wasn't shown here in Sweden I probably wouldn't notice this magnificant fountain at all when visiting Chicago. But I have seen Al, Peg, Bud and Kelly Bundy plenty of times on TV, so therefore I couldn't miss it!
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