If you’ve ever visited downtown Chicago during winter holiday season, then you’ve probably been swept up in the festive spirit and miles of decorations that blanket the city during this special time of the year.
One very special VIP takes up residence in the heart of the city for nearly a month to operate his Midwest satellite workshop. And this year, this VIP got a new house. Santa’s new house was concepted, designed, fabricated and installed by Czarnowski!
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) entrusted Czar with this very special project. As part of UL's ongoing partnership with the City of Chicago’s Office of Special Events, they sponsored Santa’s House on Daley Plaza. This house is a special place where children and families can experience the wonder of the North Pole and have their picture taken with Santa Claus throughout the holiday season.
Santa's Workshop opened in coordination with the City of Chicago Annual Tree Lighting on November 24 and offers activities and important safety tips to enjoy while children wait to tell Santa their holiday wishes.
“Our goal was to create an environment that embodies a sense of fantasy and wonder to deliver a fun and educational experience,” said Dan Griffin, idea shaper in Czarnowski’s Chicago office.
Visitors to Santa’s House wind through a fairy-tale environment that brings to life the experience of a visit to Santa’s home at the North Pole. As guests serpentine through the House, they encounter Santa’s desk, fireplace, Christmas tree and other belongings. Along the way guests engage in hands-on fun activities—such as the SantaMatic-3000 toy making machine and touch screens with creative games embedded with safety messages. “I’m thrilled that all of the boys and girls of Chicago will have a chance to visit me and the Mrs. in our new home,” said Santa.
Subtle safety messages are also integrated into the experience. For instance, as visitors explore Santa’s house, they learn about Christmas tree and fireplace safety. The computer on Santa’s desk displays the UL Safety at Home website (www.SafetyAtHome.com) and invites visitors to “Commit a Minute to Safety.”
The culmination of the experience is a visit with Santa Claus. UL is offering visitors the chance to get their picture taken with Santa and download a free digital photo at SafetyAtHome.com. “
Congrats to the entire Czar team for a fantastic job - needless to say, Czarnowski is now officially on Santa's permanent 'extra-nice' list!
If you’re planning on being in Chicago over the holidays and have a chance to check out Santa's House in person, go for it. Hours are listed below.
SANTA HOUSE DETAILS
Dates:
Nov 24, 2010 - Dec 24, 2010
Hours:
Santa will be available for photos so don’t forget your personal cameras or Underwriters Laboratories will be offering free photos that can be downloaded.
Regular visiting hours and house tours begin on Friday, November 26 & continue every Friday, Saturday & Sunday through December 19 (Santa has a break from 3 - 4 pm only on these days):
11 am - 8 pm
Special Christmas Week Hours:
· Monday-December 20-Thursday, December 23: 11 am-8 pm
· Friday, December 24: 11 am-4 pm
Location:
Daley Plaza 50 W. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602
Admission: FREE
For More info, please contact Mark Cooper mcooper@czarnowski.com
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