Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Mid-North District

Chicago Landmark

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021

1. Mid-North District Marker

Inscription. This area, with its concentration of brick row houses, is typical of urban residential communities developed during the last three decades of the nineteenth century. The high quality of its architecture, well- preserved and well-maintained, gives the Mid-North District its distinctive character.

Erected by Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list.

Location. 41° 55.367′ N, 87° 38.343′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It is at the intersection of North Sedgwick Street and North Clark Street, on the right when traveling south on North Sedgwick Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, 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.

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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: Lawrence S. Adler (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lazerus Averbuch (about 700 feet away); Mid-North (about 700 feet away); Reebie Storage Warehouse (about 700 feet away); Policeman Bellinger's Cottage (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Mid-North (approx. 0.2 miles away); Friedrich Von Schiller (approx. 0.2 miles away); Helping Wildlife Thrive (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Mid-North District (City of Chicago). The City of Chicago's Landmarks site's page for this marker. Includes photos of a number of significant buildings.

Excerpt: 'This area, with its concentration of brick rowhouses, is typical of urban residential communities developed during the last three decades of the 19th century. Several pre-Fire of 1871 wooden Worker's Cottages still survive in the district, while the residences
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 26, 2021

2. Mid-North District Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left side of the sidewalk on the right.
from the 1870s were designed in an Italianate style, with elaborate cornices and window surrounds. The Queen Anne style, with its variety of colors, textures, and details, later gained popularity in the district, followed in the 1880s by the rough-faced stone buildings of the Romanesque Revival style. Later high-quality buildings, such as the Cobden Apartments and the Classical Revival Benson Apartments, maintain the refined designs and craftsmanship similar to other buildings in the district.'

(Submitted on November 14, 2021.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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