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Museum of Science and Industry U505 Submarine
Chicago, IL
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Museum of Science and Industry U505 Submarine

Chicago, IL

Client

Museum of Science & Industry

Architect

Project Size

400’x80’x35’ waterproof cofferdam with stone lid, 35,000 SF lot, 35-foot battered walls

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Delivery Method

CMAR

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Owner's Representative

  • Jones Lang LaSalle

W.E. O’Neil built the underground structure and exhibit within Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry for the enclosure and preservation of the U-505 Submarine. This project has many unique and complex facets that required careful coordination from the project team.

  • 400’x80’x35’ cofferdam with stone lid to preserve and protect historic submarine
  • Below grade and water-tight with proximity to Lake Michigan
  • 35’ battered walls
  • Monolithically poured concrete walls and buttresses

Project Attributes

  • Self Perform Project
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