Marina City Promenade

31,000 invitations were mailed for “Marina City Promenade,” a benefit that took place on September 25, 1964. From 10 a.m. to four p.m., the public could tour the National Design Center, the commercial building at Marina City, observation deck, several private apartments, and the marina.

Special exhibits included a model of a nuclear power station, demonstration of television banking at Marina City Bank, boat hoisting and launching at the marina, and displays of home furnishings.

The benefit was for a scholarship fund and Midway Studios, the fine arts studios of the University of Chicago.