The Incredible History of Chicago's Navy Pier

Navy Pier, a recreational hub on Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago, is famous for being the most visited destination in Chicago, receiving millions of visitors every year. It has a long and fascinating history going back a century, so I hope this video is interesting!
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[@s1ddarth]

I go to UIC and I love telling freshmen about how we used to be located in Navy Pier.

[@isaidwhatisaid3564]

Any tips? Was it hard to get in? I’m applying rn

[@samwendolek4771]

I never realized it had such an interesting history. Great video!

[@joshuathunderstruck5419]

Loved this video! Keep up all the good work!

[@lewus1408]

Interesting video, greetings from Poland!

[@BenDover-jw8rm]

Great video man

[@Lmuussi]

Nice video! Keep it up!

[@devkrab509]

Great to see you pumping out this kind of informative and interesting content alongside Geoguessr! I'll definitely watch more if you plan on doing it; it doesn't even have to be chicago-related :-)

[@ChicagoGeographer]

Thanks! I've got a lot of videos like this one planned, about all sorts of topics!

[@andyyang6789]

awesome video! I learned a lot

[@ChicagoGeographer]

Thanks Andy!

[@tylerhoop5312]

You should have mentioned that during WWII aircraft carries Wolverine and Sable were docked at the pier

[@OTWD_yt]

Incredible place

[@carsonharkins1951]

Great video

[@ChicagoGeographer]

Thanks man

[@Nadia-xg5zd]

perfect display xD

[@russell4788]

I don't know if me eating lunch while watching this inspired this question but, did the Taste of Chicago ever use Navy Pier?

[@ChicagoGeographer]

Interestingly, no! The Taste of Chicago has been at Grant Park since 1981. It was on Michigan Ave in 1980. Navy Pier would have been a great spot for it too!

[@AlexAhmedov]

nice

[@pete9688]

Just stay away after dark. Believe me.

[@letsdave9981]

Flygon ❤

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Navy Piers has Shakespeare theatre

[@kleshreen]

My wife and I got engaged in Crystal Gardens =)

[@ChicagoGeographer]

Beautiful spot!

[@ednavalledeltoro8058]

4438 west parker and 1614,1610 were united to sell my child!!!