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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 41° 52.881′ N, 87° 37.473′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is on South Michigan Avenue south of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is affixed to a lamppost on the west side of Michigan Avenue, block between Madison and Monroe. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Sisters of Mercy (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aaron Montgomery Ward (about 400 feet away); Jewelers Row (about 400 feet away); Carson Pirie Scott & Company Building (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Jewelers Row (about 500 feet away); Old Saint Mary's Cathedral (about 600 feet away); The Heyworth Building (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 have identical text and a map of the neighborhood. The south-facing view is greatly faded through time; the north-facing view is much more readable but has a sticker covering its bottom right corner.

Regarding Historic Michigan Boulevard. The City of Chicago designated this a historic district in 2002, an attempt to preserve Michigan Avenue's famed "streetwall," across the street from Grant

Photographed By Sean Flynn, December 5, 2023

2. Historic Michigan Boulevard Marker

A south-facing view, with the Art Institute of Chicago in the far background on the left.

Park.

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

3. Historic Michigan Boulevard Marker

A north-facing view. On the right side of the photo, mostly obscured by trees, is the Crown Fountain, a popular element of Millennium Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.