Navy Pier

RestoreWorks selected to help with Navy Pier restoration project.

RestoreWorks performs critical maintenance to Navy Pier buildings

For many years, RestoreWorks has helped preserve and enhance some of Chicago's most iconic buildings.  Our expertise in masonry restoration and maintenance services led to our selection to provide assistance with the restoration of Navy Pier.   The goal of the project was to address known water leaks and take preventative measures to avoid future leaks.   


Project work required significant coordination with Navy Pier management to minimize impact to scheduled conferences and events.  Over the eight-month project, RestoreWorks performed work on nearly all parts of the pier including the Headhouse, Family Pavillion, Crystal Garden, Festival Hall, Terminal Building, and Ballroom.



Navy Pier scope of work performed by RestoreWorks included:

  • Rebuilding the East end ballroom brick parapets
  • Resetting brick
  • Installing thru-wall flashing
  • Removing and resetting masonry to access deteriorated steel
  • Repairing original structural steel


  • Tuckpointing
  • Caulking
  • Installing 12,000 feet of silicone sealant on Crystal Garden glass dome
  • Resetting terra cotta capstones


Masonry restoration on Headhouse and Ballroom

Reset Terra Cotta Capstones at Navy Pier
Cleaning the interior of the ballroom at Navy Pier

Interior cleaning and tuckpointing of Children's Museum

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headhouse brick wall and a window that is being repaired.

Exposing original rusted steel support

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A brick wall with a steel beam in the ballroom at Navy Pier

Steel repair at Ballroom tower

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Crystal Garden sealant repair

Crystal Garden roof
Two men are working on the roof of he crystal garden with a ferris wheel in the background.

Industrial rope access saves time and money

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Ballroom masonry restoration

Masonry Repair at the Ballroom Terrace
Masonry Repair at the Ballroom Terrace

Masonry repair at the Ballroom terrace

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east ballroom parapet repair

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When you have a major masonry restoration project,  experience matters. 


We make no apology for not being the cheapest bidder.  If you want a project done right and done once, we are confident you'll find RestoreWorks quality is inexpensive in the long run.  


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About Navy Pier

Navy Pier is a famous attraction located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a pier that extends into Lake Michigan and serves as a popular tourist destination, offering a wide range of activities and entertainment options for visitors. The Pier was originally built in 1916 as a shipping and freight hub, but was later transformed into a recreational space in the 1990s.


Today, it features an array of restaurants, shops, museums, a hotel, and attractions, including a Ferris wheel, an IMAX theater, an indoor botanical garden, and several performance spaces.


With its stunning views of Lake Michigan, its rich history, and its array of modern amenities, Navy Pier is an essential stop for anyone looking to experience the best of Chicago.

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