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	Navy Pier -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The pier was constructed to accommodate package freight vessels, excursion steamers, warehouses and public entertainment, and had its own (A wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity) streetcar.
		When the war ended, the pier was sold to the (Click link for more info and facts about University of Illinois) University of Illinois, which used the facility from 1946 though 1955, when the pier again fell into disuse.
		Navy Pier also hosts an (Click link for more info and facts about IMAX) IMAX theater, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the Chicago Children's Museum and the Smith Museum of Stained Glass.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/na/navy_pier.htm (251 words)

	Navy Pier Walk
		Navy Pier Walk is an annual, outdoor, public exhibition selected by world-renown art critics/curators to present the best in contemporary sculpture.
		Navy Pier Walk welcomes a variety of artists, including emerging, mid-career, and recognized artists from across the nation and internationally.
		Navy Pier Walk is produced by 3-D Chicago, a 501 c 3 not for profit organization.
	www.pierwalk.org (791 words)

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		The MPEA contended, because Navy Pier is "public property intended or permitted to be used for recreational purposes" within the meaning of section 3-106, plaintiff's claim for ordinary negligence could not stand.
		According to plaintiff, Navy Pier is commercial, not recreational property, and therefore falls outside the scope of section 3-106.
		We find the recreational nature of Navy Pier is sufficient to trigger immunity under the statute and is not, as contended by plaintiff, so minor or casual in relation to the pier's overall and regular use to render section 3-106 inapplicable.
	www.state.il.us /court/Opinions/AppellateCourt/1998/1stDistrict/December/HTML/1981956.htm (1576 words)

	Navy Pier & Chicago
		Navy Pier is on the lakefront property of Lake Michigan.
		The Pier opened to the public in 1916 and 4.5 million dollars later it was a thriving public meeting place.
		During World War I, the Navy Pier continued to be a popular destination spot and the city helped its accessibility by adding its own streetcar, theater and restaurants.
	www.emich.edu /public/geo/557book/d363.navypier.html (732 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois, USA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Navy Pier, located on Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Chicago River just east of Downtown Chicago, has been a Chicago landmark since it was opened to the public in 1916.
		In 1942 the navy vacated the pier, and the barracks and mess hall were converted into a two-year undergraduate school for the University of Illinois.
		Navy Pier’s Family Pavilion is home to the 50,000-square-feet Children’s Museum, a 440-seat IMAX Theatre, the Crystal Gardens - a 3,200 square-feet botanical park with a round centre for entertainment purposes, and a 40,000 square-feet food court which includes the famous Bubba Gump’s Restaurant.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A2334133 (1247 words)

	Navy Pier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Navy Pier has 170,000 total square feet of exhibition space, 50,000 square feet of reception space and 48,000 square feet of meeting room space.
		The pier was a symbol of the declining and decaying suburban area.
		Navy Pier's most visible attraction is the 150 foot-high Ferris wheel is modeled after the very first Ferris wheel, which was built for Chicago's 1893 World Colombian Exposition.
	www.d118.s-cook.k12.il.us /south/illinois/navypier (507 words)

	University Of Illinois Navy Pier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Navy Pier Walk is an annual sculpture display at Chicago Illinois Navy Pier.
		Therefore, Navy Pier was used for a military training site, University of Illinois for education, and now for public entertainment.
		It began at Navy Pier, and then later moved to what was called the...
	www.simplyillinois.info /browse/university-of-illinois-navy-pier.html (228 words)

	Navy Pier commemorates rebirth
		Chicago's Navy Pier wasn't always the No. 1 attraction in the state.
		In 1989, the Illinois Legislature gave oversight of Navy Pier to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, and the $150 million redevelopment project was launched.
		Navy Pier was eventually re-created into a showplace featuring a 150-foot lighted Ferris wheel, carousel, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, children's museum, enclosed garden, IMAX theater and annual holiday exhibitions.
	www.suntimes.com /output/news/cst-nws-navypier12.html (288 words)

	Chicago Park District: Navy Pier
		As the Pier fell into disuse during much of the 1970s and 1980s, the State of Illinois and Chicago embarked on a joint plan whereby, in 1989, ownership of the Pier was transferred to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, the same body which oversees Chicago's McCormick Place.
		The Authority moved swiftly to redesign Navy Pier into one of the country's most unique recreation and exposition facilities.
		Navy Pier now showcases a unique collection of restaurants and shops in addition to unequaled recreational and exhibition facilities -- in a setting like no other.
	www.chicagoparkdistrict.com /index.cfm/fuseaction/affiliates.navypier.cfm (139 words)

	Movie magic at Navy Pier - Chicago Flame - News
		Navy Pier will be transformed into a magical world from Tuesday through Sunday, with performers milling about on the pier as well as other events and activities planned throughout the week.
		This is the first-ever event of its kind at Navy Pier, which is known to most native Chicagoans as a obvious tourist location.
		Navy Pier is accessible by the #65 Grand bus, or the #121 Union/Wacker Express bus.
	www.chicagoflame.com /news/2005/07/12/News/Movie.Magic.At.Navy.Pier-962003.shtml (360 words)

	Navy Pier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Historic Navy Pier extends beyond Chicago's shoreline, onto the waters of Lake Michigan, offering visitors one of the most dramatic, panoramic vistas the city has to offer.
		Navy Pier is the ideal location for a show like Mid-Am.
		Elsewhere at the Pier, the Chicago Children's Museum occupies three floors within the Family Pavilion, which is also the location of the food court.
	user.mc.net /~midam/html/navy_pier.html (240 words)

	Chicago Landmarks \| Navy Pier Headhouse and Auditorium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Navy Pier was inspired by the 1909 Plan for Chicago, which called for two large piers projecting into Lake Michigan.
		The structure's name was changed in 1927 to honor those who served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. Shipping declined in the 1930s and, during World War II, the pier was used for military training.
		From 1946 to 1965, the pier served as the Chicago campus for the University of Illinois.
	www.ci.chi.il.us /Landmarks/N/NavyPier.html (137 words)

	Chicago Navy Pier on the city lakefront from Chicago Traveler
		Navy Pier was originally built in 1916 to serve Lake Michigan freighters and provide transportation to other cities on the Great Lakes, as well as for recreational purposes.
		Navy Pier is home to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, with its 500-seat courtyard theater and 200-seat flexible fl box theater.
		Navy Pier also serves as a convention center, accommodating medium-sized trade shows with 170,000 square feet of exhibition space in Festival Hall and 36 meeting rooms.
	www.chicagotraveler.com /chicago-navy-pier.htm (735 words)

	Navy Pier, Chicago Attraction-Sightseeing from Chicago Traveler
		The Family Pavilion is anchored by the 50,000-square-foot Chicago Children’s Museum and Navy Pier’s 440-seat IMAX Theater.
		Navy Pier Park is an outdoor landscaped area which features attractions such as a permanent 150-foot-high Ferris wheel, a musical carousel, an old-fashioned swing ride and an 18-hole miniature golf course.
		Navy Pier Park also includes the 1,500-seat Skyline Stage, which features musical performances ranging from classical to pop, blues and jazz to eclectic, rock and reggae, as well as dance, theater, comedy and film.
	www.chicagotraveler.com /attractions/navy-pier.html (388 words)

	NAVY PIER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Navy Pier was just a neat place to be.
		Navy Pier is definitely a place to visit during the summer because all of the rides are open then.
		We were nearly at the end of Navy Pier, when we took this picture.
	www.andrew.cmu.edu /user/rkrupnik/NavyPier.htm (103 words)

	GeoParent \| Local \| Chicago:Family Fun at the Navy Pier
		The Navy Pier is one of the premiere entertainment destinations for both tourists and local visitors.
		Navy Pier is located on the city's lakefront, at 600 E. Grand Ave., and is accessible by public transportation or by car.
		The Navy Pier is within blocks of the Magnificent Mile and dozens of hotels and restaurants.
	geoparent.com /cgi-bin/directory/jump.cgi?ID=1147 (709 words)

	Chicago's Navy Pier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Navy Pier, "Chicago's New Place To Play" is located at 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago IL 60611.
		Chicago affords one of the most spectacular skylines in the world, and the best way to see it is on one of the many cruise or dinner lines that departs from Navy Pier or the surrounding area.
		Already in its second season, Navy Pier's Skyline Stage is proving itself to be a popular entertainment location as well as a unique setting for performances ranging from concerts, dance, theater, comedy, and film.
	homepage.interaccess.com /~bbarnes/navypier.html (526 words)

	Navy Pier
		Navy Pier, located on Lake Michigan, has been a Chicago landmark since 1916.
		The Pier was renovated in the 1990s after disuse during the 1970s and 1980s left it in disrepair.
		The operating hours of Navy Pier during the winter months are 10:00 a.m.
	www.midam.org /html/navy_pier.html (416 words)

	Navy Pier, Chicago (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This is the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier in Chicago.
		Navy Pier also includes an amusement park, an I-Max theater, and an ice skating rink during the winter.
		While at Navy Pier, you can also enjoy the Crystal Garden indoor botanical park, the Skyline Stage outdoor theater, and sightseeing cruises.
	www.thepoint.net /~stbar/chicago/daut.htm (96 words)

	Navy Signs Over Historic Pier, Paves the Road for Midway Museum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Navy hasn’t operationally used the pier for some time, and it has become in need of repairs.
		Although the conveyance of the pier includes the building in which the Navy’s Mussels Gym and Naval Reserves Readiness Command Southwest are housed, the two entities are to remain there for at least four years due to a no-cost lease between the port and Navy.
		Leach said Midway, named for the role-reversing World War II battle in which the outnumbered American Navy crushed the Imperial Japanese forces, isn’t going to be just another tourist attraction.
	www.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=9457 (443 words)

	Navy Pier Chicago (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Navy Pier IMAX Theatre is conveniently located at the Chicago Navy Pier.
		The Anita Dee I and Anita Dee II are docked on the south side of Navy Pier, one of Chicago's hottest attractions.
		A professional theater venue/company located on Chicago's Navy Pier and features 510 seats on three levels around the courtyard theater's thrust...
	www.chicagoresources.info /chicago/navy-pier-chicago.html (200 words)

	Antiques Show at Navy Pier ; Maine Antique Digest, December 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		So she invited about 14 dealers to serve as consultants and adjunct planners, and she arranged for a large-screen television, a bar, and a seating area with tables and chairs to be placed in the heart of the show.
		Built in 1914 for $4.5 million, the original pier housed, in turn, barracks and a training center for two wars, a cultural and recreational center, countless trade shows, and a temporary home for the University of Illinois Chicago campus.
		Rebuilt in the early 1990's in a $150 million redevelopment project, Navy Pier is again a major tourist attraction, housing the Chicago Children's Museum, the highly praised Chicago Shakespeare Theater, a lakefront stage, massive exhibit spaces, restaurants, shops, and other attractions.
	www.maineantiquedigest.com /articles/dec02/pier1202.htm (878 words)

	GoCityKids \| Navy Pier
		Designed exclusively for Navy Pier, the musical carousel is a work-of-art that recreates the Pier's Golden Age of the 1920s, when a similar carousel delighted previous generations of visitors.
		Available along Navy Pier's Dock Street, a wide range of vessels offers visitors everything from elegant dinner cruises that include dancing and live entertainment to speedboat rides along Lake Michigan and water taxi rides between lakefront attractions.
		CTA bus to Navy Pier's front entrance - the #29 (State Street), the #65 (Grand Avenue), the #56 (Milwaukee Avenue) or the #66 (Chicago Avenue).
	www.gocitykids.com /browse/attraction.jsp?id=2855 (1552 words)

	Navy Pier in Chicago - metromix.com
		Navy Pier's signature landmark, the 150-foot-high Ferris wheel, signifies the grand scale of this family entertainment center, which attracts more than 8 million visitors each year.
		Navy Pier also acts as a stepping stone to several dinner and tour cruise options, including Tall Ship Windy, Seadog, Shoreline Sightseeing, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue.
		Look for the "Navy Pier Trolley Stop" for free transportation between Navy Pier and State Street along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street.
	metromix.chicagotribune.com /events/32496,0,6450359.location?coll=mmx-home_top_heds (357 words)

	Navy Pier Construction Underway Off California Coast
		Until the pier is finished, supplies will continue to be brought aboard the island the way they've been in the past - offloaded right on the beach.
		Nova precast more than 80 percent of the concrete for the pier and dolphin structures, including pile caps, planks, piles, and pile caps for dolphins.
		The pier and dolphin structures are approximately 640 feet long, with a deck elevation that varies from 10 feet to 29 feet.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/library/news/2004/09/mil-040922-nns01.htm (314 words)

	Navy Pier - Chicago - Reviews of Navy Pier - TripAdvisor
		Navy Pier is a great place to visit for an afternoon or evening with a family, but a little on the expensive...
		We spent an afternoon in June 2004 on Navy Pier, I found it to be disappointing.
		I've been to Navy Pier in summer and winter and its wonderful any time of year.
	chicago-hotels.tripadvisor.com /Attraction_Review-g35805-d142948-Reviews-Navy_Pier... (844 words)

	Navy Pier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Major renovation and construction followed in the 1990s, resulting in the pier's current layout with restaurants, shops, museums, ballrooms, concert and exhibition halls, auditoriums, and a 150-foot-tall Ferris wheel.
		Navy Pier also hosts an IMAX theater, the, the and the.
		This page was last modified 01:03, 10 May 2005.
	downersgrove.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Navy_Pier (292 words)

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