Old Town Triangle in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Town Triangle

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011

1. Old Town Triangle Marker

There are several other duplicate markers in the Old Town Trinagle.

Inscription. Settled in the 1850s by German immigrants, this area was virtually destroyed by the Fire of 1871. Most of these wood cottages and brick and stone townhouses date to the last decades of the 19th century. After World War II, this area became the focus of one of the city’s earliest neighborhood conservation efforts.

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks • City of Chicago • Richard M. Daley, Mayor.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 41° 54.89′ N, 87° 38.142′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Old Town Triangle. Marker is on Menomonee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 Monomonee Street, Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Old Town Triangle (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Gerber House (about 600 feet away); Hidden Truths (about 700 feet away); Kennison Boulder Monument (about 700 feet away); Chicago is Resilient (approx. ¼ mile away); The Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Couch Tomb (approx. ¼ mile away); Chicago is Zhegagoynak (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Regarding Old Town Triangle. In 1874 Chicago passed an ordinance that prohibited the building of wood structures. Wooden houses in the Old Town area date from between the Great Chicago Fire and the passing of this ordinance (or were built illegally).

Also see . . . Old Town, Chicago - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 26, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)