West Jackson Boulevard District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jackson Boulevard District
Chicago Landmark
Designated a Chicago Landmark on November 15, 1976 by the City Council of Chicago.
Richard J. Daley, Mayor
Erected 1976 by Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural 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 1871.
Location. 41° 52.665′ N, 87° 39.868′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in the West Jackson Boulevard District. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Laflin Street on Jackson Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 Jackson Blvd, Chicago IL 60607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jackson Boulevard (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 (about 400 feet away); Carter H. Harrison (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robert Marvin "Bobby" Hull (approx. half a mile away); Stanislav "Stan" Mikita (approx. half a mile away); Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (approx. 0.6 miles away); West Side Grounds (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. Three newer historical markers about the district can be found on nearby, including one across Jackson at this corner.
Regarding Jackson Boulevard District. While the district was designated a landmark in 1976, the Chicago History Museum archives indicate that the ceremony dedicating the district was held in September of 1978.
The date of the designation—November 15, 1976—was exactly 35 days before Mayor Richard J. Daley died of a massive heart attack at age 74.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.