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Sandoval, Schillerstrom, Gorman announce new jobs coming to Illinois
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Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace Photo Exhibit Navy Pier

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When:

October 28, 2018 @ 6:00 am – November 18, 2018 @ 11:30 pm America/Chicago Timezone

2018-10-28T06:00:00-05:00

2018-11-18T23:30:00-06:00

Where:

Navy Pier
600 East Grand Ave. Chicago
IL

Photo exhibit

Michael St Maur Sheil Navy Pier Photo exhibit Veterans World War images

Fields of Battle, Lands of Peace Photo Exhibit Navy Pier

Fields of Battle is a powerful outdoor photographic exhibition series by Michael St Maur Sheil in Polk Bros Park.

Captured over a period of eight years, Michael’s photography combines a passion for history and landscape and presents a unique reflection on the transformation of the battlefields of Great War into the landscape of modern Europe.

A perfect family trip to commemorate Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, 2018.

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