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Chicago's Buckingham Fountain Turns 95

The landmark was dedicated on this day in 1927.

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The fountain was donated to the city by Kate Buckingham in memory of her brother.
The fountain was donated to the city by Kate Buckingham in memory of her brother. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) – Happy 95th birthday to an iconic Chicago landmark.

Buckingham Fountain was dedicated on this day in 1927. It had officially opened to the public three months before.

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