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° 52.828′ N, 87° 37.472′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is on South Michigan Avenue south of East Monroe Street. The marker is affixed to a lamppost in front of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, across the street and north of the Art Institute itself. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60603, 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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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago Route 66 / Ruta 66 de Chicago (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard (about 300 feet away); Jewelers Row (about 500 feet away); The Sisters of Mercy (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard (about 500 feet away); Carson Pirie Scott & Company Building (about 500 feet away); Paul Hardwick (about 600 feet 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, including a map of the area and the text about the history, although both sides are extremely faded and almost unreadable in certain parts.

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, with Michigan Avenue and the northern "streetwall" over Grant Park in the background.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, December 5, 2023

3. Historic Michigan Boulevard Marker

In this south-facing view, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is to the right of the marker, while the Art Institute itself is across Michigan Avenue on the left side.

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 170 times since then and 11 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.