Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011
1. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Marker
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site is a premier example of the Prairie style of landscape architecture. Alfred Caldwell, a landscape designer, architect, teacher and poet, transformed an old Victorian lily pool in Lincoln Park into a “sanctuary of the native landscape.” Funded by the Works Progress Administration and completed in 1938, it possesses national significance in commemorating the cultural history of the United States.
Erected 2006 by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 41° 55.534′ N, 87° 38.062′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. Marker is at the intersection of West Fullerton Parkway and North Cannon Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Fullerton Parkway. This marker is located at the northern entrance of the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lion House, Lincoln Park Zoo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mid-North District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini (approx. 0.3 miles away); László Moholy-Nagy (approx. 0.4 miles away); “Rites of Spring” (approx. 0.4 miles away); Landmark Landings (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . .
1. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Alfred Caldwell - Widipedia. (Submitted on October 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Additional keywords. prairie style, works progress administration (WPA)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011
2. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool Marker
This marker is located on the boulder on the right.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011
3. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 691 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
