Burnham wasn't entirely defeated, however. And thank goodness. If he were there would be no Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, or Adler Planetarium. These were all built on landfill portions of park's southern border. So we get our cake and can eat it, too. Mr. Burnham gave us these cultural outlets, Soldier Field, and a city designed around lake front, and Mr. Ward's efforts left us with this grand space that allows city to hold its frequent summer festivals.

There's one more player who is responsible for park as it is today. Kate Buckingham, a frequent visitor to Europe, commissioned Clarence Buckingham fountain to honor her late brother. The fountain is a landmark, a point of reference, and a centerpiece.

The area north of Grant Park and Art Institute used to be an unsightly rail yard. It just didn't seem right to have an eyesore so close to vast expanses of green in heart of city, so in 2001 Millennium Park was built. This park is much more structured with buildings, sculptures, a permanent outdoor theater, and a bridge designed by Frank Gehry. Methinks Mr. Burnham and Mr. Ward would be proud.

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