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

Veterans Memorial

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 25, 2024

1. Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. Our eternal gratitude for your devoted service

Erected 2013 by ONIAC Foundation.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism.

Location. 41° 50.339′ N, 87° 38.115′ W. Memorial is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It is on Shields Avenue north of 31st Street. The marker is part of a small fountain to the left of the entrance to the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 3031 South Shields Avenue, Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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: A different marker also named

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Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic World War II Victory Garden (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic World War II Victory Garden (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Historic World War II Victory Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gregory J. Sintic Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); James E. Humbert (approx. 0.4 miles away); Our Hometown: Chicago (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Our Hometown: Chicago (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this memorial. Another war memorial, dedicated in 2008, is to the right of the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club entrance. The ONIAC Foundation is a charitable organization related to the club itself.

Also see . . . The Old Neighborhood Italian American Club official site.

Excerpt: "As the ONIAC grew in size, the members of this organization saw a need for bigger accommodations. In 1991 construction was completed of an impressive 19,000 square foot building with an adjacent parking lot. Its new home is now located
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 25, 2024

2. Veterans Memorial
at 3031 South Shields Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

"In 1996 they applied for and received 'ONIAC Foundation' a not for profit 501(c)3 (charitable organization) status."

(Submitted on September 26, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

The Old Neighborhood Italian American Club image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 25, 2024

3. The Old Neighborhood Italian American Club

The 2008 veterans memorial is visible to the right of the club's entrance. The 2013 memorial is off camera to the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.