Jarvis Beach renamed for architect Marion Mahoney Griffin

Sunday, May 10, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Jarvis Beach on Chicago's North Side has been renamed in honor of a Chicago native and one of the first licensed female architects in the world.

Marion Mahoney Griffin designed Australia's capital city of Canberra back in 1913.
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The beach was renamed Marion Mahoney Griffin Beach Saturday during a chilly ceremony in Rogers Park that was attended by the Australian Consul General.

Marion Mahoney Griffin lived in Rogers Park until her death in 1961 at age 90.

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