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Aaron Montgomery Ward envisioned Chicago’s lakefront as open space for all and, from 1890 to 1910, fought tirelessly to preserve the lake shore so the city’s “front yard” would remain free and clear, providing magnificent views and recreational opportunities to all of its citizens. Grant Park is his legacy to the city he loved and his gift to the future.
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