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

Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

1. Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge Marker

close up, this one is on the south tower, at Wacker Drive.

Inscription.
Dedicated
to the memory of those gallant
heroes from the Chicago area
who were members of the besieged
garrison on the Bataan peninsula
and at Corregidor, Philippine
Islands, in World War II.

May the courage and fortitude
displayed by this group in the
face of adversity be a constant
inspiration to our citizens.

Erected 1949.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, World II.

Location. 41° 53.233′ N, 87° 37.667′ W. Memorial is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is at the intersection of North State Street and East Wacker Drive, on the right when traveling north on North State Street. There are two plaques, mounted on two towers, one on either end of the bridge. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 229 N State Street, Chicago IL 60601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Viet Nam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); South Water Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago Remembers (within shouting distance of this marker); Heald Square Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge (about 300 feet away); Trail Blazer (about 300 feet away); 35 East Wacker Drive Building (about 300 feet away); IBM Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

2. Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge Marker

a 2nd, newer plaque, also on the south tower

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

3. Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge Marker

artwork, denoting original bridge, 1864

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

4. Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge Marker

full view of marker on bridge tower

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

5. Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge Marker

marker as seen from a distance

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019

6. Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge Marker

bridge, as seen from Wacker Drive

Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, a.k.a. State Street Bridge at sunset image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 27, 2021

7. Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Bridge, a.k.a. State Street Bridge at sunset

The marker, not visible here, is located on the backside of the bridge tower structure on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,487 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 3, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 7. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.