Wrigley Square and Millennium Monument, Chicago

Nestled on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street in the northwest part of Millennium Park, Wrigley Square is a tree-lined, public area serving as an outdoor exhibit and performance space. Inviting to those who seek relaxation with its large lawn, fountain, and stroll paths, the square also has earned a reputation of a vibrant place for cultural events, including local and international art exhibitions, 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 columns made of Indiana limestone and set upon French limestone bases, the monument connects the historical past with the present and supports the designation of Michigan Avenue as a landmark district.

As a token of appreciation, 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 underwent a restoration to include enhanced LED color-changing lighting, new pre-cast concrete elements, and new pavers for the fountain plaza at its base. Both the square and the peristyle were made possible through a generous contribution from the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Foundation.