The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The DePaul Center
a Cornerstone of Chicago
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019
1. The DePaul Center Marker
close up, showing text
Built in 1912 as the Rothschild Building
Holabird and Roche – architect
Renamed the Goldblatt Building in 1936
Placed on the Nation Register of Historic Places in 1989
Rededicated by DePaul University September 14, 1993
Richard Daley, Mayor Rev. John P. Minogue C.M., President
Erected 1993 by DePaul University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 52.683′ N, 87° 37.638′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is at the intersection of East Jackson Blvd. (U.S. 66) and South State Street, on the right when traveling east on East Jackson Blvd.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago IL 60604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Steger Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named State Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leiter II Building (about 600 feet away); Fisher Building (about 600 feet away);
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019
2. The DePaul Center Marker
2nd plaque on opposite doorpost
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019
3. The DePaul Center Marker
full view of marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019
4. The DePaul Center Marker
marker as seen from across the street
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019
5. The DePaul Center Marker
artwork, seal on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
