Volume 1, No. 9. June 1, 2001
It's a maze!
Premier Yachts in Chicago, Illinois, announces
the arrival of A*mazing Chicago, May 25, 2001. Measurements: 4,000 square
feet (1,212 meters). Delivered by Jack Rouse & Associates, Adrian Fisher and
Chicago Scenic.
Navy Pier wanted a year-round family
attraction to supplement its mostly seasonal recreational activities. So, one
of the tour boat companies spent 2 1/2 years developing a maze that starts off
with mirrored passages and continues through a rendering of Chicago's famous
buildings and landmarks. Though the press introduction is not scheduled until
June 19, the soft opening that began Friday attracted about 800 people a day.
With a target demographic of 7- to 12-year-olds, the maze also has an audio
narration recounting historic facts and cultural events of the city, a bid to
attract school groups.
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