The Experiential Design Index

World War II Submarine Veterans Memorial — Chicago Riverwalk

World War II Submarine Veterans Memorial, a monument honoring submarines built in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and transported through the Chicago River to the Pacific theater, was installed on Chicago's Riverwalk in 2019; fabricated and installed by Chicago Scenic Studios with design by Frank Voznak III, funded by submarine veterans groups Crash Dive Base and USS Chicago Base.

VenueChicago Riverwalk
Project typeInstallation
StatusCompleted
Year completed2019
Technologiesrestored historic submarine hardware

Credits

FirmRoleNote
Chicago Scenic Studios, Inc. Fabrication Project management, fabrication, and installation; refurbished the USS Trout watertight door and fabricated custom benches

Description

Features a refurbished watertight door from the USS Trout submarine and custom benches made from submarine-grade materials including teakwood.

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