Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Policeman Bellinger's Cottage
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
1. Policeman Bellinger's Cottage Marker
Policeman Bellinger's Cottage
Saved by his heroic efforts from
The Chicago Fire
October 1871
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Law Enforcement • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Chicago's Surviving Pre-Fire Structures, and the The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1871.
Location. 41° 55.247′ N, 87° 38.39′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It is on Hudson Street north of Dickens Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is affixed to the right front corner of the home, visible behind a fence a short distance from the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2121 North Hudson Street, Chicago IL 60614, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lazerus Averbuch (within shouting distance of this marker); Lawrence S. Adler (within shouting distance of this marker); Mid-North (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mid-North (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mid-North District (about 800 feet away); R.J. Grunts (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centennial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Centennial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Regarding Policeman Bellinger's Cottage. The Bellinger home was built in 1867 by William Boyington, the architect who also constructed Chicago's iconic Water Tower, which also survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The fire had a devastating effect on Chicago's near north side, destroying nearly everything and leaving hundreds dead and thousands homeless. As the story goes, Officer Richard Bellinger and his brother-in-law were able to save this home by clearing
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
2. Policeman Bellinger's Cottage Marker
The marker is on the right corner of the home.
Also see . . .
1. Bellinger Home. From a website called The Great Chicago Fire & and the Web of Memory. (Submitted on November 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. House that survived the Great Chicago Fire hits the market. From The Real Deal website, a look at the Bellinger House, which was listed for $2.4 million in 2022. (Submitted on November 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
3. William Boyington. From the website of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, a look at architect William Boyington, who built this home. He is most famous as the architect of the Old Chicago Water Tower and Pumping House, which also famously survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, as well as the entrance to Rosehill Cemetery and the Soldiers Home. (Submitted on November 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Courtesy of Chicago History Museum (ICHi-063773)
3. View of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 at Night
Caption for this painting, from the Chicago History Museum: "View of the Chicago Fire of 1871 at night under full moon, Chicago, Illinois."
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
