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The pedestrian and bike trails from Oak St. to Ohio St. are closed until further notice.  Additionally, icy conditions are possible on the trails, especially in the morning.  Crews are monitoring the area daily, starting at 6 am.  Please exercise caution.

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Grant Park: 8th Street Fountain

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The pedestrian and bike trails from Oak St. to Ohio St. are closed until further notice.  Additionally, icy conditions are possible on the trails, especially in the morning.  Crews are monitoring the area daily, starting at 6 am.  Please exercise caution.

July 22, 2015
Historically, there were three matching fountains on the Michigan Avenue edge of Grant Park.
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Historically, there were three matching fountains on the Michigan Avenue edge of Grant Park. This Arbor Day event took place near the Randolph Street Fountain. Today, only the 8th Street Fountain remains, CPD Special Collections, 1967.
Edward H. Bennett's classically inspired elements for Grant Park such as bridges, pylons, ballustrad
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Grant_8thFountain_2Edward H. Bennett's classically inspired elements for Grant Park such as bridges, pylons, ballustrades, rostral columns, and fountains were made of cast concrete, 2010.
Historically, there were three matching fountains on the Michigan Avenue edge of Grant Park.
Media Caption
Historically, there were three matching fountains on the Michigan Avenue edge of Grant Park. This Arbor Day event took place near the Randolph Street Fountain. Today, only the 8th Street Fountain remains, CPD Special Collections, 1967.
Edward H. Bennett's classically inspired elements for Grant Park such as bridges, pylons, ballustrad
Media Caption
Grant_8thFountain_2Edward H. Bennett's classically inspired elements for Grant Park such as bridges, pylons, ballustrades, rostral columns, and fountains were made of cast concrete, 2010.

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