West Jackson Boulevard District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jackson Boulevard District

Chicago Landmark

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 7, 2024

1. Jackson Boulevard District Marker

Inscription. The 1500 block of West Jackson Boulevard is almost all that remains of Chicago's once fashionable Near West Side. The houses were built between 1871 and 1900 in the popular architectural styles of the period—the Italianate, Queen Anne, Second Empire, and Richardsonian Romanesque—all of which are seen in the restored district today.

Designated a Chicago Landmark on November 15, 1976 by the City Council of Chicago.
Richard J. Daley, Mayor

Erected 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. It 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.

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 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Jackson Boulevard (about 400

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feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Jackson Boulevard (about 400 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. Three newer historical markers about the district can be found on lampposts 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.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 7, 2024

2. Jackson Boulevard District Marker

Whitney Young Magnet High School is on the far right of the photo, across Laflin Street.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 7, 2024

3. Jackson Boulevard District Marker

The marker is on the brick post at the corner, in front of 1500 W. Jackson Blvd.

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

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

4. Jackson Boulevard (1906)

An early 20th century view of the now-landmarked neighborhood

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,225 times since then and 129 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.