Episode 425 - Navy Pier

Send us Fan MailIt is one of the most popular tourist destinations not only in Chicago but in all of Illinois, although its use has changed numerous times since it was built more than 100 years ago. Today we’re talking about the history of Navy Pier.Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryAmazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):BOOKS:Navy Pier: A Chicago Landmark by Douglas Bukowskihttps://amzn.to/37xsSN3Lakefront: Public Trust and Private Rights in Chicago by Joseph D. Kearney and Thomas W. Merrillhttps://amzn.to/3MoX4ZjChicago Metropolis 2020: The Plan For The Twenty-First Century by Elmer W. Johnsonhttps://amzn.to/3rM4SMRNAVY PIER ITEMS:Chicago Navy Pier 1000 Piece Dowdle Puzzle (1000 piece)https://amzn.to/3k67IbqNavy Pier, Chicago, Illinois Glass Ball Christmas Ornamenthttps://amzn.to/3OwVoyUNavy Pier Decor - Rustic Vintage Retro Metal Sign 4x16 Inchhttps://amzn.to/3K6eUPhPodcast art by John K. Schneider - angeleyesartjks on Instagram or at angeleyesartjks AT gmail.comChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podhttps://www.chicagohistorypod.comEmail: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comSupport the show