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

Elks Memorial Headquarters Building

— Chicago Landmark —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 7, 2021

1. Elks Memorial Headquarters Building Marker

Inscription.
Elks National Memorial Headquarters Building
Egerton Swartwout, architect
1924-26

This building was constructed by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, an American fraternal organization, in tribute to the 1,037 Elks who died and the 70,00O Elks who served in World War I, to whom it was dedicated on July 14, 1926. Known as the Elks Veterans Memorial, it has been rededicated to succeeding generations of America's Veterans. Its Roman- inspired dome, grandly-scaled colonnade and distinctive friezes enclose an ornate interior adorned with allegorical murals and sculpture embodying noble and humanitarian ideals.

Designated on October 1, 2003
Richard M. Daley. Mayor

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1926.

Location. 41° 55.949′ N, 87° 38.37′ W. Memorial is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It is on North Lakeview Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2750 North Lakeview Avenue, Chicago IL 60614, 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.

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

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Boulevard System (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Brewster Apartments (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pearl M. Hart (about 600 feet away); László Moholy-Nagy (about 800 feet away); Francis J. Dewes House (approx. 0.2 miles away); August Dewes House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Lincoln Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . History of the Elks National Memorial (Elks USA). A history of the memorial, including photos and a virtual tour. (Submitted on December 16, 2021.)

Elks Memorial Headquarters Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 7, 2021

2. Elks Memorial Headquarters Building and Marker

The marker is mounted to a waist-level cement monument just in front and to the right of the Elk statue.

Elks Memorial Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 7, 2021

3. Elks Memorial Statue

Mel. Dist. Co., Chicago, and Tichnor Brothers (courtesy of the Boston Public Library), circa 1935

4. Elks Memorial Headquarters Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 16, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.