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Millennium City: Richard M. Daley & Global Chicago

Cultural and Entertainment Venues

Mayor Daley committed himself to strengthening many of Chicago’s cultural and entertainment venues. While one reason for this commitment was to attract tourists, another reason was to enhance the lives of Chicagoans.

The mayor had Lake Shore Drive rerouted so as to Chicago’s museum campus--the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum, and the Adler Planetarium--more tightly together.

David Mosena, chief of staff to Daly (1991-1992), details the transformation of lake shore drive and the museum campus:

Another major attraction was Navy Pier.

John W. Rogers, CEO of Ariel Investments, discusses its transformation under Mayor Daley’s stewardship:

img: [RMD at Navy pier] [note: Dan needs to send to Ian]

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Richard M. Daley poses with a woman and child at Buckingham Fountain
Richard M. Daley touring museum campus
David Mosena discusses Mayor Richard M. Daley's transformation of lake shore drive and Chicago's museum campus.
John W. Rogers remembers Mayor Richard M. Daley's creation of the "McPier" authority.