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 • Roads & Vehicles. 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° 52.643′ N, 87° 42.957′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Garfield Park. Marker is at the intersection of South Central Park Boulevard and West Jackson Boulevard on South Central Park Boulevard. The marker is in Garfield Park. 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. Norman Cornwall Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Garfield Park (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Garfield Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Boulevard System (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Garfield Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Garfield Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); 132nd Infantry Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Garfield Park Fieldhouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. The sign is one of at least a half-dozen identical markers in Garfield Park posted to the back of a park sign. The Garfield Park marker that should be on the front of this particular marker was missing as of April 2024.
Also see . . . Garfield (James) Park. From the Chicago Park District (Submitted on April 8, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 8, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.