Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lawrence S. Adler
1909-1993
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
1. Lawrence S. Adler Marker
Dedicated to the memory of Lawrence S. Adler, who along with Chicago artist Clive Rickabaugh, built historic artist residence Hudson Studios on this spot in 1948.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
Location. 41° 55.278′ N, 87° 38.415′ 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 left when traveling north. The marker is near the front gate at 2134/2138 N. Hudson. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2134 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, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
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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); Policeman Bellinger's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Mid-North (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mid-North (about 600 feet away); Mid-North District (about 600 feet away); Oz Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); R.J. Grunts (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centennial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Regarding Lawrence S. Adler. The 1880s-era home was refitted in the 1940s by Adler and Rickabaugh to become art studios. The 8,000-square-foot home sold for $5.1 million in 2014.
Clive Rickabaugh was a Chicago muralist and sculptor who also played a role as a set designer his in the city's theater scene. He died in 1973. Only limited solid information about Lawrence S. Adler could be confirmed; he died at 84 in 1991 and is buried in suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Also see . . . Clive Rickabaugh. Many of Clive Rickabaugh's theater designs are preserved by Northwestern
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024
2. Lawrence S. Adler Marker
Excerpt: "Clive Rickabaugh (1906-1973) was a noted mural artist and sculptor, theatre designer of both sets and costumes, and an important figure in the Chicago theatrical scene, especially between 1930 and 1960."(Submitted on November 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
