Little Italy in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Juvenile Court of Cook County Building

Huehl + Schmid, Architects

Photographed by Bernard Fisher

1. Juvenile Court of Cook County Building Marker

Inscription. The first Juvenile Court in the world was established in Chicago in 1899. From 1907 to 1921 it was housed in this building located across the street from Hull-House. The structure was the first to combine a juvenile court woth a detention home for dependent and delinquent children.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 41° 52.29′ N, 87° 38.837′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Little Italy. It can be reached from South Halsted Street south of West Polk Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 S Halsted St, Chicago IL 60607, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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.

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: Jane Addams' Hull-House and Dining Hall (a few steps from this marker); Jane Addams' Hull House (a few steps from this marker); Land Acknowledgement (approx. ¼ mile away); Paul Muni (approx. 0.3 miles away); Takeaway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of the Origin of the Chicago Fire of 1871 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Former Site of the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); James "Jimmy" Stefanovic (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

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Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 3, 2019

2. Juvenile Court of Cook County Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,069 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.