Semicolon Bookstore Makes History on The Magnificent Mile!
17 Julio 2024 - 10:50AM
The Magnificent Mile® Association welcomes the groundbreaking
bookstore as a new tenant of the iconic Wrigley Building as part of
the Storefront Activation Grant from the City of Chicago's
Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. The
Magnificent Mile Association celebrated the event with a grand
opening on July 16, which included a special ribbon-cutting
ceremony. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Association
leadership and Semicolon's owner, Danni Moore, in the
ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with Deputy Mayor Kenya Merrit,
Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Ciere Boatright, Congressman Danny Davis, and several
others.
A Community Gem Arrives on Michigan
Avenue
"Thank you for fulfilling and living out hopes and aspirations
and the dreams of our ancestors,” stated Mayor Brandon Johnson at
the ribbon cutting ceremony for Semicolon on The Magnificent Mile.
Founded by Chicago entrepreneur Danielle (Danni) Moore,
Semicolon is a vibrant bookstore celebrating diverse voices and
fostering a love of literature. As the city's only Black
woman-owned bookstore and one of only two woman-owned bookstores in
Chicago, Semicolon brings a vital perspective to The Magnificent
Mile. Semicolon shelves are stocked with titles hand-picked by
Danni, sure to spark a love of reading in visitors and residents
alike. The retailer's second location brings its renowned
collection to the Wrigley Building (400 N. Michigan Ave.), becoming
the sole destination bookstore on the famed avenue.
Making History
Together
"When seeking out retailers to add to Michigan Avenue, Semicolon
was at the very top of our wish list," says Kimberly Bares,
President & CEO of The Magnificent Mile Association. " Danni's
passion for literature and tireless dedication have made Semicolon
a must-visit destination for book lovers worldwide. We're honored
to be a part of their continued growth. I look forward
to exploring their shelves and discovering my next literary
treasure."
Investing in the
Future
The Magnificent Mile Association is proud to fund the first six
months of Semicolon's operation with funds from the Storefront
Activation Grant from the City of Chicago's Department of Business
Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP). This grant aligns with
Mayor Brandon Johnson's Road to Recovery Plan, fostering economic
revitalization in Chicago.
Danni Moore, Semicolon's owner, expresses her excitement: "I'm
thrilled to bring Semicolon's curated collection to The Magnificent
Mile. Thank you to The Magnificent Mile Association, BACP, and
everyone who made this possible. I can't wait to share my love of
books with visitors here!"
If you or someone you know is interested in showcasing their
business on The Magnificent Mile, contact us at
info@themagnificentmile.com.
- Semicolon Bookstore Grand Opening on Michigan Avenue
- Semicolon at 400 North Michigan Avenue
Denise Chudy
The Magnificent Mile Association
dchudy@themagnificentmile.com
Lidia Kora
The Magnificent Mile Association
lkora@themagnificentmile.com