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We had a really special show today and what a treat it was to talk with Delores Robinson, Assistant Director of Public Relations for Navy Pier out of Chicago, Illinois www.navypier.com, the Number One destination of the Midwest with over 8 million visitors annually. The best part is the entrance onto the Pier is FREE!
Delores took us through a wonderful journey of the history of Navy Pier, which overlooks the beautiful Chicago Skyline and Lake Michigan, dating back to the early 1900's up to the current day. What a change the Pier has undergone over all these many years. George W. Bush even made his mark here. He had his pilot's training on Navy Pier.
It was once the location where the well known Chicago Fest was hosted in the 1970's and early 1980's. In the 1990's it underwent a huge transformation. Navy Pier in Chicago was most recently the place to be for the huge Batman Movie Premier, where much of the production was filmed.
Navy Pier www.navypier.com is a must see when you travel to one of the greatest cities in the USA....none other than Chicago, IL. This city has so much to offer and Navy Pier is the focal point for all your entertainment needs.
A very special part of this show is that your hosts, Mary & Chuck Thompson were married on Navy Pier 25 years ago this week (July 23, 1983) aboard the The SS Clipper Ship which was docked there. As far as we knew the ship left Navy Pier and was long gone and possibly scrapped in a ship yard somewhere due to the age of this steamer ship.
So when we asked Delores if she had any knowledge of where the SS Clipper Ship went or the history of this Ship, she literally "blew us away" with what she found. Delores did extensive research into this Ship and found that the name had changed to the Milwaukee Clipper Ship, thus making it harder to track her down. Bottom line is, "Our Wedding Ship" is alive and well and was placed just months after our wedding into the National Register of Historic Sites and in 1989 she was designated as a National Historic Landmark!
Listen in to hear our shock as the story unfolded and the uncanny twist to the story based upon where the Ship is now located!
Navy Pier has undergone some tremendous changes and it has everything to offer for the entire family YEAR ROUND, from Fine Restaurants, To Shops, an IMAX theatre, Fireworks Displays, A Beer Garden, a 150 Foot High Ferris Wheel, Boat Rides, Huge Banquet and Party facilities, Strolling Entertainment and Music, an indoor ice skating rink during their Winter Wonderfest, with thousands of twinkling lights and 100 decorated trees, a gaming area, train rides, all in time for the Holidays.
All of this overlooking Lake Michigan and one of the most beautiful City Skylines in the USA. Chicago at night is like none other! Of course we may be a little prejudice since we lived there for so many years, but Navy Pier will always hold a special place in our hearts for obvious reasons. We are so impressed with how this Pier has changed over the years and what a wonderful attraction it has become for all to see and enjoy.
All we can say is Thank You Delores and Navy Pier for the very special treat you gave to us. You made our 25th anniversary that much more special. You went way beyond the call of duty and added a great chapter in our "book of life".
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Mary & Chuck Thompson-Your Hosts are Lake Lanier Appraisers www.marytappraisals.com and founded a National Networking Directory of Lakefront Professionals www.lakefrontpros.com. They have lived and worked in the Lake Lanier Community for 18 years.
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