The Biography of Chicago’s Marina City
The Biography of Chicago’s Marina City
Marina City Promenade
September 25, 1964
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31,000 invitations were mailed for “Marina City Promenade,” a benefit that took place on September 25, 1964. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the public could tour Marina City from the marina to the observation decks, as well as several private apartments.
Special exhibits included a model of a nuclear power station, demonstration of television banking at Marina City Bank, boat hoisting and launching at the marina, and home furnishing displays. The benefit was for a scholarship fund and for Midway Studios, the fine arts studios of the University of Chicago. One of the organizers was the wife of John W. Baird, a former chairman of the real estate company Baird & Warner.
(Above) A party in the east tower at Marina City in January 1964 captured in two Kodachrome prints by an unknown photographer. (Click on image to view larger version.) |
| Last updated 10-Nov-14 |
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