The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Jewelers Row

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed By Sean Flynn, April 16, 2024

1. Jewelers Row Marker

Inscription. Since the early 1900s, Jewelers Row has been an important center of jewelry, silver, and watch manufacturing and trade. These distinguished loft buildings and early 20th-century skyscrapers also reflect the development of Chicago commercial architecture.

Erected 2003 by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 41° 52.881′ N, 87° 37.555′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. Marker is on South Wabash Avenue south of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carson Pirie Scott & Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jewelers Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Saint Mary's Cathedral (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Heyworth Building (about 300 feet away); Historic Michigan Boulevard (about 400 feet away); Palmer House Hotel

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(about 400 feet away); The Sisters of Mercy (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Michigan Boulevard (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. Like other Chicago Landmark District markers, the front and back have the same text and imagery. At least two identical markers to this one can be found, one on this block at the corner of Wabash and Madison, and another across the street and a block north.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, April 16, 2024

2. Jewelers Row Marker

Facing north up Wabash Avenue, with the L track in the background. Another identical marker can be seen in the distance, near the corner of Wabash and Madison.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, April 16, 2024

3. Jewelers Row Marker

A south-facing view of the marker and Wabash Avenue.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.