02.20.08 • Christopher Chadbourne & Associates (CCA) was selected to design a campus master plan, exhibits and aquarium for a new world-class expansion celebrating the rivers of America by the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and the National Rivers Hall of Fame in Dubuque, Iowa.
“On this adventure, we will explore the role that rivers play in American history and in today’s commerce and culture. We will discover the future of rivers and the steps we can take to preserve them,” said Jerry Enzler, Executive Director.
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The new LEED certified Great Rivers Center will add a 52,000 square foot building for interpretive exhibits and research, a children’s water learning gallery, an immersive 4-D theater and a waterfront plaza for outdoor programming and interpretation.
“We are proud to be part of this important project to tell the stories of our nation’s relationship to rivers,” said Project Manager Chris Tebbutt. “Visitors will learn about the rivers in history and the vital role they play today. They will also learn how to care for our rivers, ensuring that they are part of America’s landscape for years to come.”
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