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Location:
3231 S. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60616
Supervisor:
Rashod Vaval (Williams Park)
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312-747-7107
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Description
Perhaps the smallest park in the District, Park No. 474 is 0.01 acres and it is located in the Douglas community. Known for its sculpture, "Man on a Bench," this small park is located on the campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).
"Man on a Bench" is a sculpture by George Segal that was created in 1986. The male figure is cast in bronze and sealed with white acrylic resin. It was commissioned to commemorate the centennial of architect Mies van der Rohe’s birth. "Man on a Bench" is the first piece of public sculpture displayed outdoors of the IIT campus and was made possible with a grant from the B.F. Ferguson Memorial Fund.
While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, patrons can visit nearby Williams Park to enjoy programming as well as the indoor gym, interactive water spray feature and athletic field.
History
The Chicago Park District acquired this “parklet” from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1986. This parklet is 0.01 acre in size and located at the Illinois Institute of Technology south of the campus building on South Dearborn Street. Park No. 474 is the smallest of the more than 600 Chicago Park District parks. Park No. 474 is the home of the sculpture known as “Man on a Bench” by George Segal. More information on this sculpture is available on the sculpture section of the District’s webpage.
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Man on a Bench | Artwork
