Old Town Triangle in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ella Jenkins Park

Dedicated 2015

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

1. Ella Jenkins Park Marker

Inscription. Renowned American folk singer & first lady of children's music

Erected 2015 by Old Town Triangle Association; Lincoln Central Association; Alderman Michele Smith.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1924.

Location. 41° 54.986′ N, 87° 38.317′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Old Town Triangle. It is at the intersection of Wisconsin Street and Sedgwick Street on Wisconsin Street. The marker is in the northwest corner of Ella Jenkins Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lee Pelty (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1830 N. Lincoln Ave. (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1908-1914 N. Clark St. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Town Triangle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centennial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Albert and Lucy Parsons (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Centennial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hidden Truths (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Regarding Ella Jenkins Park. Ella Jenkins celebrated her 100th birthday at this park on August 6, 2024; she died on November 9, 2024. Jenkins recorded almost 40 albums over a career that spanned close to 70 years.

Also see . . .
1. Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music, has died at 100. From National Public Radio (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. Wikipedia: Ella Jenkins. (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Ella Jenkins Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

2. Ella Jenkins Park

The park's plaque is on the left side of the photo.

Ella Jenkins Park information image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

3. Ella Jenkins Park information

This sheet, part of the 2024 Old Town Art Fair tour of the neighborhood, includes a brief history of the park and Ella Jenkins.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.