Joliet in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"Frannie"

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020

1. "Frannie" Marker

Inscription. This fountain is affectionately named "Frannie" in appreciation of the inspiration provided by Frances Jacksa Schultz. Fran is the wife of Mayor Arthur Schultz and conceived the idea for a fountain in the park that would be visible from the park, the waterway and Jefferson Street. Her name will remain on this fountain in recognition of the contribution she has made both to this project and to the City of Joliet.

Erected 2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Women.

Location. 41° 31.512′ N, 88° 5.255′ W. Marker is in Joliet, Illinois, in Will County. It is on North Bluff Street north of W Jefferson Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the grounds of Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 N Bluff St, Joliet IL 60435, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: American House Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridges in Joliet (within shouting distance of this marker); Market in Joliet (within shouting distance of this marker); Joliet's Business Center

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Prairie Band of Potawatomi (within shouting distance of this marker); Joliet Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); A Corridor in Time: The Illinois and Michigan Canal (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Joliet.

Also see . . . Arthur Schultz on Wikipedia. Husband of "Frannie", as mentioned on the marker. Served as Mayor of Joliet from 1991 to 2011 and focused on rebuilding the city as well as its economy from being a prison town to a major tourist attraction. (Submitted on October 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 2, 2020

2. "Frannie" Marker

Marker is on the right; fountain was not in operation that day. Jefferson Street Bridge is in background

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.