Naperville in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Riverwalk Amphitheater
Established 1981
| | Millennium Wall and Millennium Labyrinth | |
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024
1. Riverwalk Amphitheater Marker
This wall stands proud and strong for the thousands of people who lived in Naperville at the turn of the third millennium. It represents Naperville citizens working and planning together united in a spirit of respect and honor for their shared lives within the community. The Millennium Wall's stately tribute expresses thanks and appreciation to the individuals and businesses who contributed to Celebration 2000, a citywide celebration held to welcome the third millennium.
Millennium Wall sponsored by Harris Bank, Naperville.
Dedicated January 1, 2000
The Labyrinth is a universally recognized ancient symbol of the unity of life's journey shared by all people. We invite you to join in the continuity of life by walking in the footsteps of past and future generations. Α gift to the people of Naperville of today and tomorrow.
Celebration 2000, The Riverwalk Commission and artist Marty Kermeen.
Dedicated September 3, 1998
Erected 2000.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 2000.
Location. 41° 46.311′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Host to New Paths (within shouting distance of this marker); Commander Dan Shanower September 11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Naperville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farmers Monument (about 300 feet away); Grassroots Overlook (about 400 feet away); Steve Chirico
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024
2. Riverwalk Amphitheater
More about this marker. The marker is in the middle of large set of markers that denotes the donors for the project. The wall, unveiled at the turn of the millennium, was rebuilt in 2010 because it was leaning, and the list of donors was recast in bronze.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 15, 2024
3. West Branch of the DuPage River
This east-facing view shows the river running low beneath the covered pedestrian bridge during a long dry stretch during the late summer of 2024. On the left is the Millennium Wall; visible on the right is the flagpole that is part of the city's 9/11 memorial, dedicated to local native Dan Shanower, who was killed while at work in the Pentagon.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on September 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
