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Navy pier
Navy Pier

Navy Pier is a pier on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan. It is 3,300-foot (1,010 m) long. It is in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area. The pier was built in 1916. It cost $4.5 million. It was a part of the Plan of Chicago developed by architect and city planner Daniel Burnham and his partners. The pier has a 150-foot (46 m) tall Ferris wheel.

Images for kids

  • NavyPier1915

    During construction, 1915 (Chicago Daily News)

  • U.S.S. Chicago Anchor

    USS Chicago (CA-136/CG-11) anchor

  • Navy Pier Ferry wheel

    This is the iconic Navy Pier wheel which was put to retirement on 27th September 2015

  • Navy Pier Carousel

    Musical carousel


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