Jane Byrne Park
Jane Byrne Park is a park in Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is adjacent to the Chicago Water Tower along Michigan Avenue. Previously known as Water Tower Park, the space was rededicated in 2014 to commemorate Jane Byrne. A statue of Mother Jones has been proposed for the park.
References
- ^ "Circle Interchange to be renamed to honor Jane Byrne". ABC7 Chicago. Archived from the original on 2021-03-01. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ Hogan, John F. (2019-12-09). The Chicago Water Tower. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4396-6870-2. Archived from the original on 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "Sneed: Jane Byrne park to be dedicated this spring at Water Tower site". Chicago Sun-Times. 2015-02-26. Archived from the original on 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "Water Tower park to be renamed for Jane Byrne". Chicago Tribune. 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "Water Tower Plaza To Be Renamed for Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne". NBC Chicago. 2014-07-29. Archived from the original on 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "Plans for Mother Jones statue in Chicago prompts backlash". Chicago Tribune. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ Freeman, James (2023-08-14). "Opinion | Another Progressive Double Standard". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Archived from the original on 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
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