South Loop in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Nine Dragon Wall in Chicago’s Chinatown

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 8, 2015

1. The Nine Dragon Wall in Chicago’s Chinatown Marker

Inscription. There are three existing ancient Nine Dragon Walls in China. They are located in Datong, Shanxi Province and Beijing. The Nine Dragon Walls are originated from Screen Walls in ancient Chinese architecture.

Ancient Chinese believed 9 to be the most prestigious number and dragon the soul of all things of creation. The Chinese people consider Dragon as the emblem of Chinese national spirit. Ancient Chinese emperors were even self-acclaimed as reincarnation of dragons. The emperors of Ming and Qing dynasty built the Nine Dragon Walls to show off the supremacy of the imperial power.

The Chicago Chinatown’s Nine Dragon Wall is the resemblance of the one in Beihai Park in Beijing. The magnificent Nine Dragon Wall is an excellent piece of traditional Chinese architecture. The nine bustling dragons vividly portray the sef-striving character of the Chinese all over the world.

The Nine Dragon Wall was established by the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce on Sep. 9, 2003.

Erected 2003 by Chinatown Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Asian Americans. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1944.

Location. 41° 51.182′ N, 87° 37.885′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in

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South Loop. Marker is at the intersection of West Cermak Road and South Wentworth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Cermak Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. White Castle #16 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chess Records Office and Studio (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chess Records Recording Studio (approx. 0.4 miles away); South Michigan Avenue Motor Row (approx. 0.4 miles away); Quinn Chapel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Second Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry B. Clarke House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Visionary (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 8, 2015

2. The Nine Dragon Wall in Chicago’s Chinatown Marker

Chicago’s Chinatown image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 8, 2015

3. Chicago’s Chinatown

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,601 times since then and 208 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.