Near South Side in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
American Book Company Building
Nelson Max Dunning, architect
— 1912 —
Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list.
Location. 41° 51.187′ N, 87° 37.168′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in the Near South Side. Marker is at the intersection of East Cermak Avenue and South Calumet Avenue on East Cermak Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320-330 East Cermak Avenue, Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Platt Luggage Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeler–Kohn House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Michigan Avenue Motor Row (approx. ¼ mile away); Chess Records Recording Studio (approx. ¼ mile away); Chess Records Office and Studio (approx. ¼ mile away); Second Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Visionary (approx. 0.3 miles away); White Castle #16 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
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