Timeline and events
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Milestones
2009
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December 7: Building reaches its highest point and “Topping Off” celebration is held. Watch the slide show or video. |
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October 16: Custom-designed fire truck cab donated by Pierce Manufacturing lifted into 12th floor of building. Watch the picture slide show or video. |
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September: First window installed |
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August: First pre-cast panel installed. |
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July 15: Building reaches halfway point (200 feet). Halfway Up Celebration held with employees. |
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June: Transition planning begins |
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March: First shipment of steel arrives and is installed. |
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February: Internationally renowned Mikyoung Kim selected to design 5,000 square-foot sky garden. |
2008
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November 2: Excavation complete. Building Up From Here event held with employees to celebrate. |
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September: Heroes for Life: Campaign for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago kicks-off at Northerly Island. Watch the video or visit heroesforlife.org. |
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May 1: Interfaith service of blessing for construction site.
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April 21: Groundbreaking. Watch the slide show or video. |
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March 10: Community Creative Partnership Design Charrette held to engage the creative and artistic talents of Chicago’s outstanding museums and cultural organizations to assist in the design of Lurie Children’s public spaces |
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February 26: Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board approves Certificate of Need for hospital construction. |
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February: Chicago City Council approval received.
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2007
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September: Ann Lurie announces $100 million gift. |
2006
2005
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Initial program development continues.
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2004
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Initial program development begins. |
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February: Board of Directors passes resolution to develop a plan for a new hospital facility. |