WIN: After Extensive Restoration, Iconic Spirit of Progress Statue Reinstalled to Former Montgomery Ward & Company Administration Building

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Diana / Spirit of Progress statue has been beautifully restored and was returned to her place of honor as a beacon of the Chicago skyline on top of the former Montgomery Wards Administration Building on Saturday, September 6th, 2025. Diana was built in 1929 and stands 22.5 feet tall. Photo credit: Michael Goldwater

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