 In 1917 , the original peristyle was designed by renowned Chicago planner Edward H. Bennett , who was Daniel Burnham 's partner in the Plan of Chicago and who was known for designing the nearby Buckingham Fountain . It was located in Grant Park in the same location as the current Wrigley Square . The original peristyle rose to 40 feet ( 12 @.@ 2 m ) and had a diameter of 100 feet ( 30 @.@ 5 m ) . The original was made of concrete , which did not stand up to the Lake Michigan lakefront weather . In 1953 it was razed to make way for the Grant Park North Garage . The original peristyle was on a promenade with balustrades . 
