Near West Side in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jackson Boulevard

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 7, 2024

1. Jackson Boulevard Marker

Inscription. These two blocks are virtually all that remain of Chicago's once-fashionable Near West Side of the 19th century. Most of the residences, as well as the Romanesque Revival-style Church of the Epiphany, date from the 1880s and 1890s.

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 41° 52.656′ N, 87° 39.866′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in the Near West Side. It is at the intersection of Laflin Street and Jackson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Laflin Street. The marker is on a streetpost on the southwest corner of Jackson and Laflin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago IL 60607, 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: Jackson Boulevard District (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Jackson Boulevard (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Jackson Boulevard

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(about 500 feet away); West Side YMCA/YWCA Complex (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wieboldt's Department Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Herb Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); Native Species (approx. ¼ mile away); Healing Garden (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. As is the case for all of these Chicago Landmark District markers added to lampposts around Chicago in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the text on the front and back is identical, featuring a map of the district and brief text. Two identical Jackson Boulevard markers are nearby: one a block north on Adams, and another one block west on Jackson Boulevard. Across the street from this marker, on northwest corner of Laflin and Jackson, is a square bronze Chicago Landmark marker for the historic district.

Regarding Jackson Boulevard. The area was officially named a historic district in 1976, and was dedicated with an official ceremony in 1978.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 7, 2024

2. Jackson Boulevard Marker

Facing north

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 7, 2024

3. Jackson Boulevard Marker

Whitney Young Magnet High School, which opened in 1975, is the building behind the marker in this east-facing photograph. Its prominent alums include, among others, former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Jackson Boulevard (1906) image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of Commission on Chicago Landmarks (City of Chicago), circa 1906

4. Jackson Boulevard (1906)

A view of the now-landmarked neighborhood from the early 20th century

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.