Old Town Triangle in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Town Triangle

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024

1. Old Town Triangle Marker

Inscription. Settled in the 1850s by German immigrants, this area was virtually destroyed by the Fire of 1871. Most of these wood cottages and brick and stone townhouses date to the last decades of the 19th century. After World War II, this area became the focus of one of the city’s earliest neighborhood conservation efforts.

Erected by Chicago Commission on Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Disasters • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 41° 54.819′ N, 87° 38.117′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Old Town Triangle. It is on West Saint Paul Avenue west of Wells Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 West Saint Paul Avenue, Chicago IL 60614, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Old Town Triangle (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Gerber House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Henry Gerber House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Triangle District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Old Town Triangle (about 400 feet away); 1830 N. Lincoln Ave. (about 800 feet away); Second City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chicago is Resilient (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. At least one other identical marker is nearby, two blocks north on Menomonee Street, but several other of these markers are believed to be in other parts of the Old Town neighborhood.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024

2. Old Town Triangle Marker

A west-facing view

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024

3. Old Town Triangle Marker

An east-facing view, toward Wells Street.

An older historic district sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024

4. An older historic district sign

An older sign for the neighborhood, on Wells Street about a block from the Landmark District marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 4. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.