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

Historic Michigan Boulevard

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed by Sean Flynn

1. Historic Michigan Boulevard Marker

Inscription. The Michigan Avenue "streetwall" along Grant Park is one of the most iconic images of Chicago, one known around the world. Comprised of many of Chicago's finest individual buildings, this dramatic ensemble reflects the city's development as a grand lakefront metropolis during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As the location of significant cultural institutions, clubs, hotels and prestigious other buildings, the district played an important role in the social, economic and cultural history of the city.

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 41° 52.745′ N, 87° 37.472′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is on South Michigan Avenue south of East Adams Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in front of the main entrance to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60604, 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.

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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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chicago Route 66 / Ruta 66 de Chicago (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Hardwick (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard (about 500 feet away); Steger Building (about 600 feet away); Diane Simpson: “Good for Future” (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. This marker is one of at least five identical signs that can be found along the Historic Michigan Boulevard District, which covers about 13 blocks of Michigan Avenue, with its northern border about a block north of this sign. The two sides of the marker are identical, featuring text and a map of the historic district, however both have faded significantly over time, and the south-facing side seems to have residue from an old sticker.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Historic Michigan Boulevard Chicago Landmark District

Photographed by Sean Flynn, December 5, 2023

2. Historic Michigan Boulevard Marker

A north-facing view of the marker. Across the street on the right is the Art Institute of Chicago. Straight ahead in the background, from left to right, are the two buildings of Prudential Plaza, the Aon Center (partially hidden by a cloud) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower, which is mostly obscured by the Art Institute. On the far left side of the photo is the Chicago Symphony Center.

Historic Michigan Boulevard Marker and the Symphony Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, December 5, 2023

3. Historic Michigan Boulevard Marker and the Symphony Center

In this south-facing view, the marker stands in front of the Symphony Center, home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.