Michael Sneed of the
Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that sources have confirmed that Mayor Rahm Emanuel has won a fierce competiton with Los Angeles and San Francisco to house a first-of-its-kind interactive museum and warehouse for movie mogul George Lucas formidable collection of artwork and "Star Wars" movie memorabilia. The Mayor's strong pitch to lure the $1 billion dollar investment has won out.
Currently, the lakefront museum campus in Chicago is the recommended location for the project.
Los Angeles approves Lucas' museum plans
George Lucas Museum To Open In Chicago, Illinois
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great...go ahead and put it in LA or San Fran next to all the other tourist destinations that most fans and families cant afford to visit.
Los Angeles Offers Site For Lucas' Museum
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A task force appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel has recommended the parking lots to the south of Soldier Field as the home for filmmaker George Lucas' collection of art and movie memorabilia, should the 'Star Wars' creator choose Chicago over San Francisco for his planned museum.
Lucas is expected to select a site for his Lucas Cultural Arts Museum this summer, according to a museum spokeswoman.
Lucas' Museum Plans Rejected, Other Sites Being Considered
Lucas Cultural Arts Museum Now On Facebook And Twitter
youd think he'd start a grand Automobile Museum first...
