Explore the Original peristyle about the Detail of this artwork.
In 1917, the original peristyle was designed by renowned Chicago planner Edward H. Bennett, who was Daniel Burnham's partner in the Plan of Chicago and who was known for designing the nearby Buckingham Fountain. It was located in Grant Park in the same location as the current Wrigley Square. The original peristyle rose to 40 feet (12.2 m) and had a diameter of 100 feet (30.5 m). The original was made of concrete, which did not stand up to the Lake Michigan lakefront weather. In 1953 it was razed to make way for the Grant Park North Garage. The original peristyle was on a promenade with balustrades.
Plan of Chicago concrete Daniel Burnham peristyle Chicago promenade Buckingham Fountain Edward H. Bennett Lake Michigan Wrigley Square balustrade diameter Grant Park