Wrigley Square and Millennium Monument, Chicago

Nestled on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street, in the northwest part of Chicago's Millennium Park, Wrigley Square is a tree-lined, public area serving as an outdoor exhibit and performance space. Inviting to those who seek relaxation amid its large lawn, fountain, and stroll paths, this square also has a reputation as a vibrant place for cultural events such as art shows, photography displays, and occasional live music performances.

Anchoring the square is the Millennium Monument, a nearly full-sized replica of the original peristyle that once stood in this section of Grant Park, from 1917 until 1953 (when it was dismantled to make room for a parking lot). With its graceful semi-circular row of 40-foot Doric-style limestone columns, this monument elegantly contributes to the Michigan Avenue designation as a landmark district.

Etched in stone on the monument's base are the names of 122 founders of Millennium Park – private and corporate donors, who supported its design, construction, and ongoing art and architecture curation. In 2017, the structure was artistically enhanced with LED color-changing lighting, new pre-cast concrete elements, and new pavers for the fountain plaza at its base.