The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Saint Mary's Cathedral

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 1, 2023

1. Old Saint Mary's Cathedral Marker

Inscription. Here stood Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral. Church of the first five Catholic bishops of Chicago-quarter, Van de Velde, O’Regan, Duggan, Foley. Opened for divine service December 25, 1843. Destroyed in the great fire of October 8-9, 1871

Erected 1932 by Illinois Catholic Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is December 25, 1843.

Location. 41° 52.922′ N, 87° 37.584′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is at the intersection of East Madison Street and South Wabash Avenue, on the left when traveling west on East Madison Street. The marker is on wall of the Heyworth Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 East Madison Street, Chicago IL 60602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jewelers Row (a few steps from this marker); The Heyworth Building (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Jewelers Row (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carson Pirie Scott & Company Building (about 400 feet away); Pittsfield Building (about 500 feet away); State Street (about

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500 feet away); The Sisters of Mercy (about 500 feet away); Chicago Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 1, 2023

2. Old Saint Mary's Cathedral

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.