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

Old Town Triangle

Chicago Landmark District

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

1. Old Town Triangle Marker

Inscription. Settled in the 1850s by German immigrants, this area was virtually destroyed by the Fire of 1871. Most of these wood cottages and brick and stone townhouses date to the last decades of the 19th century. After World War II, this area became the focus of one of the city’s earliest neighborhood conservation efforts.

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Disasters • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 41° 54.853′ N, 87° 38.128′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Old Town. It is on Crilly Court near Willow Street. The marker is affixed to a lamppost, next to the street signs. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Old Town Triangle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Town Triangle (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Triangle District (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Gerber House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Henry Gerber House (about 400 feet away); 1830 N. Lincoln Ave.

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(about 600 feet away); Hidden Truths (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kennison Boulder Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. Typical for this style of landmark district marker, the sign features a map of the district and has identical text on both sides. There are at least two more of these markers posted in the neighborhood.

Also see . . .
1. Commission on Chicago Landmarks: Old Town Triangle. (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. NRHP registration form: Old Town Triangle Historic District. Page 12 includes a history of Crilly Court. (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

2. Old Town Triangle Marker

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 18, 2024

3. Old Town Triangle Marker

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 178 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.