East Garfield Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Garfield Park
In 1905, Jens Jensen, now revered as the Dean of the Prairie style in landscape architecture transformed unfinished areas of Garfield Park into beautiful gardens and naturalistic landscapes. He also designed the Garfield Park Conservatory, one of the world's largest and most unique glass buildings built for the display of plants. In 1927, a ten million dollar bond issue led to the construction of several new Garfield Park buildings. The most ornate was the "Gold Dome Building", the Spanish Revival style headquarters for the West Park System. The office space was no longer needed in the 1930's, and the building was converted into the Garfield Park fieldhouse, which continues to offer numerous cultural and athletic programs.
Erected by Chicago Park District.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #20 James A. Garfield, and the Jens Jensen series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 41° 53.141′ N, 87° 43.019′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in East Garfield Park. Marker is on North Central Park Avenue north of Lake Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is along a walkway near the Garfield Park Conservatory and the Conservatory-Central Park Drive CTA train station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Garfield Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boulevard System (within shouting distance of this marker); Garfield Park Natural Area (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Garfield Park Natural Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Garfield Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Garfield Park Fieldhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Garfield Park Natural Area (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Garfield Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. The historical text is on the rear of the Garfield Park sign that faces Central Park Ave. At least a handful more identical markers can be found within this 172.5-acre park.
Also see . . . Chicago Park District: Garfield (James) Park. (Submitted on February 14, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.