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The Honorable Richard J. Daley Plaza (Chicago, Illinois)

USA / Illinois / Chicago / Chicago, Illinois
 square, interesting place, plaza

The plaza serves more than 10,000 people a day.
Some outstanding features are:
# The Picasso
# The Eternal Flame Memorial. The Eternal Flame Memorial at Daley Plaza is a granite slab bearing a bronze circular disk containing a natural gas flame that burns perpetually. The inscription reads as follows: Eternal flame in memory of the men and women who have served in our armed forces. Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves and Merchant Marines.
# The Fountain
# In winter, the Chicago city Christmas tree is also raised here. During holiday time there is a wonderful Christmas Market in the Daley Plaza . The stalls are laden with pastries, breads, chocolates, marzipans & gifts.
# "Under the Picasso": features lunchtime performances, ethnic festivals, holiday celebrations, farmers markets and more.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   41°53'0"N   87°37'48"W
This article was last modified 10 years ago