Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
North Chicago Hospital Building
Chicago Landmark
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021
1. North Chicago Hospital Building Marker
North Chicago Hospital Building
Meyer J. Sturm, architect;
M. Louis Kroman, associated architect
1928-29
This building is a handsome example of a neighborhood hospital building, built when Chicago was dotted with small privately owned hospitals, and exemplifies the expansion of medical care throughout the city during the early 20th century. Designed in the Italian Renaissance Revival style with arched and pedimented openings and elaborate Classical-style details, the building has long been visually prominent in the Lincoln Park neighborhood due to its size and location at a bend in North Clark Street.
Designated on May 13, 2009
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list.
Location. 41° 55.754′ N, 87° 38.55′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It is on North Clark Street south of West Wrightwood
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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: Francis J. Dewes House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); August Dewes House (about 600 feet away); National Shrine of Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arlington-Deming (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lαszlσ Moholy-Nagy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Theurer/Wrigley House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . . North Chicago Hospital Building (City of Chicago).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021
2. North Chicago Hospital Building Marker - wide view
"Chicagos importance as a medical center cannot be overstated. Chicago was a mecca for physicians of all practices and for surgical innovations. The worlds first successful open-heart surgery was performed at the African-American-run Provident Hospital in 1893. Other Chicago firsts include the use of antiseptic medicine around the turn of the century, the first diagnosis of a heart attack in 1912, the use of the first incubator in 1922, and the worlds first blood bank, established at Cook County Hospital in 1937. It was claimed that at one point, one out of four American physicians received their training directly or indirectly from Cook County Hospital alone."(Submitted on August 31, 2021.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021
3. North Chicago Hospital Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
